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Benzinga
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Shanthi Rexaline

Apple Toppled As Smartphone Market Leader In Q1: Here's What Hurt Cupertino's Performance

Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) short stint as the market's smartphone leader ended in the first quarter, reflecting seasonal softness and the sluggish performance of the overall market amid inclement economic conditions.

What Happened: Apple held 18% of the overall global smartphone market in the first quarter, according to data released by market research firm Canalys. That represented a decline from a 22% share in the fourth quarter but an improvement from 15% a year earlier.

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