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Apple hits record 20% global smartphone share as market shrinks

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Apple's iPhone shipments grew 3% year-over-year, capturing a record 20% of the global smartphone market, according to Counterpoint Research. This growth came despite an industry-wide downturn that saw overall shipments decline. Apple's resilience highlights its strength in premium devices amid a contracting market.

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The record share is impressive, but it's partly a function of rivals' steeper declines, not just Apple's own momentum.
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