1 in 2 Smartphones Sold in North America in Q1 Was an iPhone

We’ve known for a while that iPhones are selling like hotcakes, but new data provided by Canalys confirms that Apple’s flagship device is an absolute hit in its home market. More specifically, Apple reached a market share of 51 percent in North American markets in Q1, up no less than 19 percent year on year. With total sales reaching 39 million, therefore scoring an increase of 3.7 percent, the North American mobile market has clearly benefitted from Apple’s investments, especially as the iPhone contributed for the lion’s share during the quarter. Samsung, for instance, increased its market share by just 1 percent to now control 27 percent of the market, with models like the S and the A series spearheading its sales. Google also scoring big in Q1 Lenovo was placed third with 10 percent market share in North Ameri...