Apple is now the fourth-largest phone maker worldwide

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Apple is now the fourth-largest phone maker worldwide

Well that was fast. In just three years, Apple has become the forth-largest phone maker worldwide. According to an IDC report, Apple moved into the 4th position in the 3rd quarter of 2010, overtaking competitor Research In Motion (RIM). As of IDC's report, the top vendors are, in order:

1. Nokia


2. Samsung


3. LG Electronics


4. Apple


5. RIM


6. SonyEricsson

Apple's ascent has also pushed SonyEricsson and Motorola out of the top five. IDC notes that Apple's iPhone as well as Android phones from HTC and Samsung boosted overall smartphone performance in Western Europe. In the U.S., the smartphone market grew in the 3rd quarter while sales of traditional phones fell, despite attempts to add smartphone-like features.



Finally, IDC notes that Apple managed to outsell RIM by 1.7 million units, and Sony Ericsson by 3.7 million units during the 3rd quarter while releasing the iPhone 4 in 17 new countries. All of this despite the "antenna issue" that was supposed to seriously hinder performance.



Congratulations to everyone at Apple.



[Via Electronista]

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