Apple is Now the Third Largest Mobile Phone Vendor in the World

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Posted February 2, 2012 at 3:27pm by iClarified

Apple is now the third largest mobile phone vendor in the world, ahead of LG and ZTE and behind Nokia and Samsung, according to an IDC report.

Apple jumped into the third spot globally from the fifth spot last quarter thanks to a record-breaking quarter of shipments. That represents the Cupertino-based company's highest-ever ranking on IDC's Top 5 global mobile phone leaderboard. The launch of Apple's iPhone 4S smartphone, which is now available in over 90 countries (as of mid-January), was the primary reason the company leapt over LG and ZTE in 4Q11. Device sales in the U.S. and Japan were particularly strong given extra sales days in the quarter and carrier distribution.

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Steve Jubs the Messiah - February 2, 2012 at 4:49pm

Seriously apple are being chased by lg? Fcuk me..

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Andres - February 17, 2012 at 2:07pm

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