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iPhone 3G launch secured Apple's US market dominance

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Apple's launch of the iPhone 3G in July 2008 marked a turning point for the company in the US market. By the end of that year, Apple had surpassed competitors like RIM's BlackBerry and Motorola's Razr. This success solidified the iPhone's role in securing Apple's dominance in the US smartphone sector. AI

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iPhone 3G launch secured Apple's US market dominance

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Ewan Spence, Senior Contributor ·

    When Did The IPhone Secure Apple’s Domination Of The US Market?

    In July 2008, Apple launched the iPhone 3G. Before the year was out, Apple had overtaken RIM’s BlackBerry and Motorola’s Razr to win the U.S. smartphone market.

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