Apple tops global smartphone market for first time in Q1
Apple becomes global smartphone market leader in Q1 2026 for the first time ever, with iPhone 17 series dominating sales as memory chip shortages reshape industry dynamics.
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Apple becomes global smartphone market leader in Q1 2026 for the first time ever, with iPhone 17 series dominating sales as memory chip shortages reshape industry dynamics.
China's smartphone market declined 4% in Q1 2026, but Apple achieved 20% growth to claim second place, driven by iPhone 17 demand and subsidies.