IPHONE 17 DOMINATES Q1 SMARTPHONE SALES
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Apple's iPhone 17 captured the top spot in global smartphone sales during Q1, commanding 6% of the market. Three of the four best-selling phones were iPhones, according to Counterpoint Research.
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