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IPhone market share falls to 18% as Apple AI misses China

Apple Inc. saw a decline in its iPhone market share in 2024, dropping to 18%, as reported by Counterpoint Research.

This represents a decrease of one percentage point, attributed to heightened competition from Chinese manufacturers such as Xiaomi and Vivo.

iPhone sales fell 2% over the year, contrasting with a 4% growth in the overall global smartphone market.

The introduction of Apple’s iPhone 16 series in September 2024 received a mixed reception, which may have impacted the company’s performance.

The absence of Apple Intelligence AI features in China has been noted.

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