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Apple Becomes World’s No.1 Smartphone Vendor in Q4 2016 – Strategy Analytics

According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global smartphone shipments grew three percent annually to hit a record 1.5 billion units in 2016. Apple iPhone recaptured first position with 18 percent global smartphone marketshare in Q4 2016, while OPPO grew 99 percent annually and was the star performer. Linda Sui, Director at Strategy Analytics, said, “Global smartphone shipments grew an improved 9 percent annually […]