Samsung Overtakes Apple as Top Smartphone Maker
According to market research firm IDC, Apple's iPhone shipments dropped by 10% in the first three months of 2024, while Samsung, buoyed by strong sales of its new Galaxy S24 lineup, captured 20.8% of the market share. The race for smartphone dominance is sure to heat up in the coming months.
Research from IDC shows that in the first quarter of 2024, Apple's iPhone shipments dropped by about 10%, as more Android smartphone makers competed for the top spot. Global smartphone shipments, however, went up by 7.8%, reaching 289.4 million units from January to March. Samsung took the lead with a 20.8% market share, surpassing Apple.
Apple had a strong performance in the previous quarter, becoming the number-one phone maker. But now, it's back to second place with a 17.3% market share. Chin...