Apple’s latest iPhone 17 launch is off to a stronger start than expected, with people familiar with the company’s supply chain telling The Financial Times that early demand for the redesigned model has exceeded industry forecasts.

Those monitoring Apple’s suppliers, carrier activity, and delivery timelines said the iPhone 17’s rollout is showing faster-than-usual momentum , suggesting the tech giant may be on track for its best smartphone sales growth since before the pandemic.

According to data cited by The Financial Times from Visible Alpha, analysts now expect iPhone revenues to rise about 4% this fiscal year to $209.3 billion, and nearly 5% in 2026 to $218.9 billion. The turnaround follows two years of flat or declining sales.

Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Manage

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