19 BEST- SELLING GADGETS OF THE LAST TWO DECADES

What Made Them Special?

- Words By: Sandesh Bhosle

The past 20 years have witnessed an explosion of technological innovation, with gadgets becoming integral to modern life. These devices have not only achieved staggering sales figures but have also introduced groundbreaking features that changed consumer behavior and set new standards for technology. Here's a detailed look at 19 best-selling gadgets from 2005 to 2025, exploring their unique features, cultural impact, and why they resonated with millions.

01 Apple iPhone (2007)

What Made It Special: The iPhone redefined the smartphone by combining a phone, music player, and internet device into one sleek, touchscreen package. Its capacitive multi-touch display, intuitive iOS, and App Store (introduced in 2008) created a new paradigm for mobile computing.

Key Features: 3.5-inch touchscreen, 2MP camera, Safari browser, and a minimalist design with no physical keyboard.

Impact: Over 2.3 billion iPhones have been sold by 2025, making it one of the best-selling gadgets ever. It set the standard for smartphones, popularized app ecosystems, and transformed industries like photography, gaming, and social media.

Why It Sold: The iPhone's user-friendly interface and Apple's marketing prowess made it a status symbol and a must-have device.

02 Nintendo Wii (2006)

What Made It Special: The Wii revolutionized gaming by introducing motion-sensitive controllers, making video games accessible to non-gamers. Its focus on family-friendly fun broadened the gaming demographic.

Key Features: Wii Remote with motion sensing, Wii Sports game bundle, and a simple, affordable console design.

Impact: Sold over 101 million units by 2025. It brought gaming to living rooms, appealing to kids, parents, and seniors alike.