Global smartphone shipments rise 5% in Q3; Apple gains share, Canalys reports

Oct 14 – Global smartphone shipments grew 5% in the third quarter of 2024, driven by persistent demand in emerging economies and the start of a replacement cycle in North America, China and Europe, underpinning a recovery in the market after a prolonged slump.

The July-September quarter marked the fourth consecutive quarter of growth in the smartphone market, research firm Canalys said in a report on Monday.