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Apple and Huawei lead China smartphone growth in Q2 2026

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International Data Corporation reported that Apple Inc. was one of only two smartphone manufacturers to experience shipment growth in China during the second quarter of 2026. Apple's shipments accounted for nearly one-fifth of the total smartphone market in China for that period, with Huawei being the other company to achieve growth. AI

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Apple and Huawei lead China smartphone growth in Q2 2026

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    IDC: Apple shipped nearly 1 in 5 smartphones in China in Q2 2026 In a report published today, IDC said Huawei and Apple were the only smartphone makers to recor

    IDC: Apple shipped nearly 1 in 5 smartphones in China in Q2 2026 In a report published today, IDC said Huawei and Apple were the only smartphone makers to record shipment growth in China during the second quarter of 2026. Here are the details. https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/idc-…

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