[2025] iPhone commercial songs: from the latest hits to nostalgic classics!

When You’re SmilingLouis Armstrong

When You’re Smiling – Jazz Lag

Louis Armstrong, the jazz trumpeter affectionately known as “Satchmo.” His uniquely gravelly voice has an indescribable, captivating charm that produced numerous hit songs.

This piece is a jazz standard that calls out to those going through hard times: “Let’s not forget to keep smiling.” It was used in a 2010 iPhone 4 commercial.

FolktaleMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Folktale【LIVE from 『EDEN no SONO』】

The song featured in SoftBank’s iPhone commercial where Suzu Hirose climbs a ladder reaching toward the moon is Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s “Folktale.” Included as a B-side to the single “Boku no Koto,” this track was reportedly created with the goal of being fun for everyone to sing together.

True to that purpose, it offers a gentle melody that seems perfect for group singing at live shows.

The title “Folktale” means a traditional folk story, and as the name suggests, the song portrays the idea that people have always lived, learned, and walked forward together like this.

Listening to it somehow puts you in a kind, warm mood!

Original songKatsuya Yamada

Kenta Kiritani’s “XX love” leaves everyone speechless in the ‘Santaro Series’: “Well, it’s Ura-chan, so it’s fine (lol)” [au ‘Santaro Series’ New CM: “What to do about the sidekicks”]

Have you seen the “What to do about the companions?” episode of au’s Santaro commercial series, which is based on Japanese folktales? In it, there’s a gentle, soothing melody playing at a relatively low volume.

In the latter half of the ad, the melody shifts into a ringtone, so it’s easy to miss.

Still, it’s a wonderful piece that perfectly matches the world of the commercial, so I hope you’ll give it a focused listen at least once.

By the way, it was composed by Katsuya Yamada, who has worked on numerous commercial songs.

Original songMarius Drogsas Hagen

CM docomo iPad/iPhone “First Ski S30”

Here’s a commercial about the benefits of using an iPad and iPhone as a family.

The father is working even though the family is on vacation and going skiing.

It also feels like a moment that evokes Japan.

Marius Drogsås Hagen, a notable figure in Norway’s indie pop scene, is in charge of the background music.

The snowy setting and Norwegian music seem to go really well together.

Party Startersstorm

ARASHI – Party Starters [Official Music Video]

Arashi’s upbeat party tune “Party Starters,” released digitally in 2020.

It’s also well-known as the song used in SoftBank’s 5G project commercial “Korekarada,” which featured the members and was shot on iPhone 12.

Produced by Sam Hollander, who has worked with pop artists like Katy Perry.

The lyrics carry a bright message amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the track simply puts you in a great mood.

Its Western-style groove and chic vibe make it perfect for driving!

Dirty WorkAustin Mahone

Austin Mahone – Dirty Work (Official)

Austin Mahone, a young singer from the United States who became famous for posting videos on YouTube and rose to popularity in his teens, is also known as a Japanophile—so much so that he once tweeted in Japanese on his official Twitter, saying he wanted his wife to be Japanese.

His strong connection with Japanese fans is widely known.

His 2015 release “Dirty Work,” which came out when he was 19, naturally became a hit in Japan.

The funky, danceable track, reminiscent of artists like Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake, makes you want to start dancing just by listening.

It was also featured in an iPhone & iPad commercial starring Go Ayano, Buruzon Chiemi (Chiemi Blouson), and Junko Koshino.

Too OriginalMajor Lazer feat. Elliphant & Jovi Rockwell

Major Lazer – Too Original (feat. Elliphant & Jovi Rockwell) [Official Music Video]

A track included on Major Lazer’s 2015 album Peace Is the Mission.

It samples Loleatta Holloway’s 1992 track Crash Goes Love (Yell Apella).

It was used in an iPhone 6 commercial.