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Apple Inc. (AAPL) Dominates the US Market with 40 Percent Share

According to a report by Parks Associates, that 86% of the households in the United States of America that have subscribed to the internet are proud owners of at least one smartphone. Following the iPhone, is the South Korean company, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., with a market share of around 31%. The gap between the market shares of both these companies is just 9%, thanks to Samsung’s more pocket-friendly phones.

From the article "Apple Inc. (AAPL) Dominates the US Market with 40 Percent Share" by Ali Raza.

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