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Apple Surpasses Samsung as the Dominant Force in the Worldwide Smartphone Market

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3 mn readFrom mobile phones to other home gadgets, Samsung has dominated the electronic world for the longest time. Samsung has been the global leader as far as smartphone selling is concerned for the past decade. However, the Korean giant was recently overthrown by Apple. The iPhone dethroned Samsung back in mid-2023 when it sold a record 234.6 million units of mobile phones. According to the data collected and analyzed by the IDC (International Data Corporation), Samsung came in second position at the same time with 226.6 million units of mobile phones sold.

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Apple Regains World’s Most Valuable Brand Status

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4 mn readApple sits on top of the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2022 ranking and is on track to become the first trillion-dollar brand. With a brand value of $947.1bn, Apple stands out for its high degree of differentiation and continued diversification across its hardware, software and services portfolio. Google moves up to second place and is one of the fastest risers in the ranking, increasing its brand value by 79% to $819.6bn. Google’s suite of work and productivity apps have made it an essential part of consumers’ lives worldwide.