Namaste, friends, Darius Patel here from The Church Of Apple. Please take your chai, sit comfortably, and let us discuss the latest Apple news that is making waves worldwide. Apple has just announced its fiscal Q1 2026 results, and it is being a proper blockbuster quarter, actually.
So what happened exactly? Apple reported revenue of $143.8 billion for its fiscal first quarter (ended December 27, 2025), which is up 16 percent year on year. Even EPS is up nicely at $2.84, which is a 19 percent jump. In simple words, Apple is not just doing fine, it is doing record fine only.
The real hero of the quarter is the iPhone, no? Apple is saying iPhone had its best-ever quarter, driven by very strong demand. Along with that, Services also reached a new all-time high. This combination is important because it shows two things. One, Apple hardware is still selling like hot samosas. Two, Apple’s subscription and digital services business is becoming more and more stable, like a steady monthly salary type.
And that 2.5 billion devices point is not small matter. Apple has also said its installed base is now more than 2.5 billion active devices. That is an unbelievable number, and it tells us why Apple is so confident about pushing services like iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+, AppleCare, and so on. When you have that many devices in people’s hands, your ecosystem is becoming the main product itself.
Now, from an India perspective, what should we take from this?
First thing, when Apple is having record iPhone demand globally, it usually means supply chains are running hot. For Indian buyers, this can sometimes translate into fewer deep discounts in the near term, especially on the latest models. What to do? If you are planning an iPhone purchase, keep an eye on bank offers and exchange deals, because those are the areas where India pricing becomes manageable.
Second thing, Services growth matters for us because India is increasingly becoming a services-heavy market. Many of us are paying monthly for iCloud storage, Apple Music family plans, and even Apple TV+ when there is a nice cricket-friendly weekend series. If Apple keeps pushing Services, we should expect more bundling, more regional content focus, and hopefully smoother payment experiences across UPI and Indian cards. Too good if it happens, no?
Third thing, when Apple prints these kinds of results, it tends to invest more aggressively. That can mean better retail presence, more authorised resellers, and improved service infrastructure. In India, after-sales experience is actually a big decision factor, especially when phones are costing close to a lakh or more. So any improvement here is welcome, and it is being long overdue in many cities, frankly speaking.
My quick takeaway for Church Of Apple readers
This is being one of those quarters that reminds everyone why Apple is Apple. iPhone is still the king, Services is becoming the crown, and the ecosystem is holding everything together. For Indian consumers, it is a signal that Apple will keep focusing on the premium segment, but also keep pulling us deeper into its subscription life. If you are already inside the ecosystem, you will feel it becoming more convenient. If you are outside, the pull is getting stronger only.
Now tell me in the comments, are you feeling Apple’s Services push in your daily life, or you are still using the iPhone like a pure hardware device only, no?