
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) has taken the pole position in global smartphone shipments in the fourth quarter, confirming the current strength of the iPhone cycle.
Apple Reigns Supreme: Cupertino's share of worldwide smartphone shipments stood at 22% in the fourth quarter, according to a preliminary report from Canalys. That's an increase from the 14% market share the iPhone held in the third quarter, and reclaims Apple's top spot in terms of smartphone shipments after a 3-year hiatus.