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Apple grabs record 49% of global smartphone revenue in Q2

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Apple captured a record 49% share of global smartphone revenue in Q2, according to Counterpoint Research, despite a market-wide shipment decline. The company's premium pricing and strong iPhone sales drove the revenue share. This marks a new high for Apple in a challenging market.

Meridian48 take
The revenue share underscores Apple's pricing power, but shipment declines suggest the overall market is shrinking, making this a story about profit concentration rather than growth.
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