As Apple gears up to launch the next iteration of its iPhone, new data suggests the flagship product is dominating the smartphone market in the United States, surpassing Android devices.
What Happened
iPhone’s share of the U.S. smartphone market touched the 50 percent-mark for the first time since the product was launched in 2007, the Financial Times reported, citing data from Counterpoint Research.While iPhone’s market share stood at 50 percent in the June quarter, smartphones powered by Alphabet, Inc.’s Android operating system made up the remaining half. These were from manufacturers including Samsung and Lenovo Group Limited, the FT report stated.
