Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, research company says petek, June 15, 2024 Apple’s smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm IDC showed on Sunday. Global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% to 289.4 million units during January-March, with Samsung, at 20.8% market share, clinching the top phonemaker spot from Apple. The iPhone-maker’s steep sales decline came after its strong performance in the December quarter when it overtook Samsung as the world’s No. 1 phone maker. It’s back to the second spot, with 17.3% market share, as Chinese brands such as Huawei gain market … Continue Reading