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Samsung's Late Galaxy Launch Hands Apple A Massive Advantage
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- Samsung's Late Galaxy Launch Hands Apple A Massive Advantage Anusuya Lahiri Wed, May 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM GMT+7 3 min read AAPL 005930.KS Apple Inc.
- Counterpoint Research noted on Tuesday that Apple's U.S. i Phone sales volume rose 1.3% year over year in the first-quarter of 2026, while the broader U.S. smartphone market declined 5.7%.
- The firm said Apple's market share by volume increased 4% year over year as Android device sales dropped 14.4%.
Samsung's Late Galaxy Launch Hands Apple A Massive Advantage Anusuya Lahiri Wed, May 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM GMT+7 3 min read AAPL 005930.KS Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) strengthened its position in the U.S. smartphone market during the first quarter of 2026 as analysts at Counterpoint Research said delayed rival launches, stronger carrier performance, and pressure on lower-cost Android brands reshaped industry dynamics.
Counterpoint Research noted on Tuesday that Apple's U.S. i Phone sales volume rose 1.3% year over year in the first-quarter of 2026, while the broader U.S. smartphone market declined 5.7%.
The firm said Apple's market share by volume increased 4% year over year as Android device sales dropped 14.4%.
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