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Apple Captures 53% of the U.S. Smartphone Market, Its Largest Share Ever

Posted December 22, 2012 at 6:50pm by iClarified · 13649 views
Apple has reportedly captured 53% of the U.S. smartphone market, its largest share ever.

Sales data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, relayed by Business Insider, determines that the iPhone now has 53% of the U.S. market, up from 37% a year ago. Android is at 42%, down from 53% a year ago. The data is based on 12 weeks of sales ending November 25th.

Unfortunately, Apple is not seeing the same skyrocketing success in Europe. Although it's up a few percentage points, Android is the one soaring in Europe with 61% of the market, up from 52% a year ago.

Take a look at the chart below for more data...

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