The 404 698: Where we pour one out for a real mensch...mazel tov! (podcast)
She also tells us about the traditional Jewish wedding chair dance that comes from the tradition of carrying royalty on chairs. We definitely have a lot to learn from Aunt Jill, and she even helps us decide exactly how much cash moneys to give to the happy couple.Jill's very, very close to attaining her goal of 3,000 Twitter followers before the end of October, and with your help she''ll reach it, so follow her Tweets for daily financial tips that we can't always get to on The 404.Jill always comes prepared with 404 listener questions, and today is no different. Along with advice about automatic routing within bank accounts (PIPs) and travel insurance (get it!), Jill also maps out the three golden rules for financial success:1. Pay down your consumer debt (credit cards, car loans).2. Have an emergency reserve fund that includes 6-12 months of living expenses tucked away.3. Feed as much as you can into your 401k account, at least as much as your employer will match.Most importantly, don't forget to set aside some money every month for your entertainment! This ensures that your binge drinking won't start at 11 a.m. like our friend Wilson this morning. Crossed fingers that we make it through Jeff's absence next week! Keep a lookout for more throwback episodes coming your way this weekend, and don't forget to send Jeff and Stacie your best YouTube video voice mail wishes to the404(at)cnet(dot)com!Episode 698PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes (video) |Subscribe in RSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS Video  Follow us on Twitter!The 404Jeff BakalarJustin YuWilson TangAdd us on Facebook!The 404 Fan PageThe 404 GroupJustin YuJeff BakalarWilson Tang
Obama releases iPhone recruiting, campaign tool
Obama releases iPhone recruiting, campaign tool
Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign launched an iPhone application on Thursday that turns the vaunted device into a political recruiting tool.The most notable feature "organizes and prioritizes your contacts by key battleground states, making it easy to reach out and make an impact quickly," according to the software. On my phone, the application ranked contacts in Colorado, Michigan, and New Mexico at the top; at the bottom was a friend whose cell phone has a Texas number, though she actually lives in California.The application anonymously reports back the number of calls made this way: "Your privacy is important: no personal data or contacts will be uploaded or stored. Only the total number of calls you make is uploaded anonymously."The software is the latest effort by politicians to capitalize on technology, joining other examples such as ads distributed through YouTube, Web-based fund-raising, Facebook pages and fan groups, and e-mail recruitment drives.The Obama for America iPhone application is available for download through Apple's iTunes store, said Raven Zachary, an iPhone consultant who's directing the launch effort.A "get involved" feature uses the phone's GPS-based location sensing to find the nearest Obama campaign headquarters, and "local events" likewise pulls up a list of activities sorted by proximity.A "media" section provides links to video and photos, but beware: YouTube showed errors following some of the links. Perhaps the newer videos hadn't been prepared for iPhone display yet.The application also shows Obama statements to the news media and a guide to Obama's positions on various issues.Update 8:50 a.m. PDT: The application shows how many calls have been made nationwide and how many you made. Those statistics are the kind that can motivate people--they can feel like they're part of something bigger. That may sound a bit silly as a motivational tool, but consider that Smule's Sonic Lighter application for the iPhone is popular, despite the fact that it costs 99 cents more than its free competition, likely because people can see where else on the globe people are using it and because the longer you run the application, the bigger your own spot on the map becomes. It's a kind of competition.Update 9:28 a.m. PDT: The campaign added an Obama iPhone app Web site, too.
Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign launched an iPhone application on Thursday that turns the vaunted device into a political recruiting tool.The most notable feature "organizes and prioritizes your contacts by key battleground states, making it easy to reach out and make an impact quickly," according to the software. On my phone, the application ranked contacts in Colorado, Michigan, and New Mexico at the top; at the bottom was a friend whose cell phone has a Texas number, though she actually lives in California.The application anonymously reports back the number of calls made this way: "Your privacy is important: no personal data or contacts will be uploaded or stored. Only the total number of calls you make is uploaded anonymously."The software is the latest effort by politicians to capitalize on technology, joining other examples such as ads distributed through YouTube, Web-based fund-raising, Facebook pages and fan groups, and e-mail recruitment drives.The Obama for America iPhone application is available for download through Apple's iTunes store, said Raven Zachary, an iPhone consultant who's directing the launch effort.A "get involved" feature uses the phone's GPS-based location sensing to find the nearest Obama campaign headquarters, and "local events" likewise pulls up a list of activities sorted by proximity.A "media" section provides links to video and photos, but beware: YouTube showed errors following some of the links. Perhaps the newer videos hadn't been prepared for iPhone display yet.The application also shows Obama statements to the news media and a guide to Obama's positions on various issues.Update 8:50 a.m. PDT: The application shows how many calls have been made nationwide and how many you made. Those statistics are the kind that can motivate people--they can feel like they're part of something bigger. That may sound a bit silly as a motivational tool, but consider that Smule's Sonic Lighter application for the iPhone is popular, despite the fact that it costs 99 cents more than its free competition, likely because people can see where else on the globe people are using it and because the longer you run the application, the bigger your own spot on the map becomes. It's a kind of competition.Update 9:28 a.m. PDT: The campaign added an Obama iPhone app Web site, too.
FCC expands mobile-broadband speed test to include iOS users
FCC expands mobile-broadband speed test to include iOS users
With the launch of a new app Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission expanded the scope of its research on US mobile-broadband speeds to include iOS users.The FCC Speed Test for iOS app, released to Apple's App Store today, is designed to collect information about the performance of participating smartphone users' mobile-broadband services nationwide. The agency's hope is that the data collected will help it generate an accurate comparison of wireless carriers' mobile broadband speeds."The iOS release is the latest step in the Commission's efforts to crowdsource mobile-broadband performance data for the mobile Measuring Broadband America program," the FCC said in a statement. "Testing data will provide valuable information to consumers, industry, and the Commission on the deployment of networks across the United States."The app will run on any iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch running iOS 7 or later operating systems but is optimized for the iPhone 5, according to its iTunes description.The iOS app joins an Android app launched in November as part of the research effort. Like its Android counterpart, the iOS app doesn't collect personal or uniquely identifiable information from users. However, unlike the Android app, the iOS version will not run periodically in the background; participants must manually run tests of their cellular and Wi-Fi network performance, the FCC said.The apps measure upload and download speeds, latency, and packet loss, as well as signal strength and the manufacturer and model of the tested device. The FCC is using the data to create an interactive map to help consumers determine whether they're getting the mobile data speeds they expect.
With the launch of a new app Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission expanded the scope of its research on US mobile-broadband speeds to include iOS users.The FCC Speed Test for iOS app, released to Apple's App Store today, is designed to collect information about the performance of participating smartphone users' mobile-broadband services nationwide. The agency's hope is that the data collected will help it generate an accurate comparison of wireless carriers' mobile broadband speeds."The iOS release is the latest step in the Commission's efforts to crowdsource mobile-broadband performance data for the mobile Measuring Broadband America program," the FCC said in a statement. "Testing data will provide valuable information to consumers, industry, and the Commission on the deployment of networks across the United States."The app will run on any iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch running iOS 7 or later operating systems but is optimized for the iPhone 5, according to its iTunes description.The iOS app joins an Android app launched in November as part of the research effort. Like its Android counterpart, the iOS app doesn't collect personal or uniquely identifiable information from users. However, unlike the Android app, the iOS version will not run periodically in the background; participants must manually run tests of their cellular and Wi-Fi network performance, the FCC said.The apps measure upload and download speeds, latency, and packet loss, as well as signal strength and the manufacturer and model of the tested device. The FCC is using the data to create an interactive map to help consumers determine whether they're getting the mobile data speeds they expect.
FBI releases child ID iPhone app
FBI releases child ID iPhone app
The FBI has released the FBI Child ID app, the first mobile app created by the bureau. The app is designed to help parents notify authorities in the unlikely event that their child goes missing. It is currently available only for the iPhone but also works on the iPad and iPod Touch. (A device with a camera is required to use the app to take a photo of the child.) Parents can use the app to record information about each of their kids and take a photo of each kid from directly within the app. There are also fields for the child's name, nicknames, address, date of birth, and ethnicity, and several fields for "identifying characteristics" information.Once you've completed the process, it just sits on your iPhone. In the unlikely event that your child does go missing, there is a Send button that can be used to e-mail the data to authorities. The app doesn't display any e-mail addresses where the data and photos should be sent so parents will need to gather any relevant e-mail addresses. The app emphasizes that the first thing a parent should do in an emergency is to call 911, which you can do from within the app. The app also has a button for parents to call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. (You can also call 800 THE LOST--800-853-5678). I serve as an unpaid member of the center's board of directors.No data sent to FBI or Apple An FBI poster about the app says, "please be assured, no information about you or your child will be collected or stored by the FBI or iTunes."This is an important point because, for a variety of reasons including immigration issues, some parents are reluctant to provide information about their kids or themselves to authorities.The app also includes safety tips for parents and a link to the National Child Identification Program Kit, which can be used to collect DNA samples and fingerprints.
The FBI has released the FBI Child ID app, the first mobile app created by the bureau. The app is designed to help parents notify authorities in the unlikely event that their child goes missing. It is currently available only for the iPhone but also works on the iPad and iPod Touch. (A device with a camera is required to use the app to take a photo of the child.) Parents can use the app to record information about each of their kids and take a photo of each kid from directly within the app. There are also fields for the child's name, nicknames, address, date of birth, and ethnicity, and several fields for "identifying characteristics" information.Once you've completed the process, it just sits on your iPhone. In the unlikely event that your child does go missing, there is a Send button that can be used to e-mail the data to authorities. The app doesn't display any e-mail addresses where the data and photos should be sent so parents will need to gather any relevant e-mail addresses. The app emphasizes that the first thing a parent should do in an emergency is to call 911, which you can do from within the app. The app also has a button for parents to call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. (You can also call 800 THE LOST--800-853-5678). I serve as an unpaid member of the center's board of directors.No data sent to FBI or Apple An FBI poster about the app says, "please be assured, no information about you or your child will be collected or stored by the FBI or iTunes."This is an important point because, for a variety of reasons including immigration issues, some parents are reluctant to provide information about their kids or themselves to authorities.The app also includes safety tips for parents and a link to the National Child Identification Program Kit, which can be used to collect DNA samples and fingerprints.
Samsung teases Galaxy S3 mini for October 11 launch
Samsung teases Galaxy S3 mini for October 11 launch
Smartphone buyers who think the Galaxy S3 is too big could see a smaller version launch as early as next week.An invite sent out by Samsung for an October 11 launch event touts a smaller product on the horizon with the headline "The size may be small" and the subheading "and so small can be big," according to Google Translate. The text from Samsung's German branch is also translated as "that's how big small can be," says TechRadar. However you translate it, Samsung is teasing a big announcement about a small product.The notable Galaxy phone "S" logo appears in the background of the invitation, clearly indicating that the smaller device will be part of the Galaxy S lineup.Related storiesSamsung Galaxy S III reviewSamsung Galaxy S3 sales hot despite iPhone 5Samsung: Galaxy S3 sales to surpass 30 million this yearColor me prettier: Galaxy S3 display outdoes iPhone 5'sWith a screen size of 4.8 inches, the Galaxy S3 seems a likely candidate to get a smaller brother. Such Android phones have spurred huge demand.But some consumers have complained that their overall size is too large, making it difficult to hold the phone in one hand.With the iPhone 5, Apple increased the display size to 4 inches from 3.5 inches. So it's unlikely Samsung would go smaller than 4 inches. A 4-inch Galaxy S3 would also pose a challenge to the iPhone 5, especially among users who don't like their smartphones too big.CNET contacted Samsung for comment and will update the story if we receive any information.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Smartphone buyers who think the Galaxy S3 is too big could see a smaller version launch as early as next week.An invite sent out by Samsung for an October 11 launch event touts a smaller product on the horizon with the headline "The size may be small" and the subheading "and so small can be big," according to Google Translate. The text from Samsung's German branch is also translated as "that's how big small can be," says TechRadar. However you translate it, Samsung is teasing a big announcement about a small product.The notable Galaxy phone "S" logo appears in the background of the invitation, clearly indicating that the smaller device will be part of the Galaxy S lineup.Related storiesSamsung Galaxy S III reviewSamsung Galaxy S3 sales hot despite iPhone 5Samsung: Galaxy S3 sales to surpass 30 million this yearColor me prettier: Galaxy S3 display outdoes iPhone 5'sWith a screen size of 4.8 inches, the Galaxy S3 seems a likely candidate to get a smaller brother. Such Android phones have spurred huge demand.But some consumers have complained that their overall size is too large, making it difficult to hold the phone in one hand.With the iPhone 5, Apple increased the display size to 4 inches from 3.5 inches. So it's unlikely Samsung would go smaller than 4 inches. A 4-inch Galaxy S3 would also pose a challenge to the iPhone 5, especially among users who don't like their smartphones too big.CNET contacted Samsung for comment and will update the story if we receive any information.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Samsung still smartphone king despite market share dip
Samsung still smartphone king despite market share dip
Samsung kept its firm lead over Apple in the smartphone arena last quarter, though both companies saw their shares drop.For the second quarter, Samsung's slice of the global smartphone market inched down to 30.4 percent from 32.2 percent a year ago, IDC said in a report released Thursday. However, shipments jumped to 72.4 million from 50.3 million over the same period.The surge in shipments came hot on the heels of the debut of the Galaxy S4. But the Galaxy S3 also picked up buyers thanks to price discounts ahead of the launch of its successor, IDC said.Apple's smartphone market share last quarter fell to 13.1 percent from 16.6 percent for the prior year's quarter. Shipments rose to 31.2 million from 26 million, marking the company's second-lowest year-over-year iPhone growth rate in almost four years.IDC pegged the slower growth on buyers holding off on purchases ahead of the iPhone 5S. IDC expects shipment growth to rise once Apple kicks off its rumored low-cost iPhone and expands into prepaid markets later this year.Other smartphone makers, such as LG, Lenovo, and ZTE, saw growth in both market share and shipments.IDC"While Samsung and Apple accounted for significant share of the overall market, they were not the only vendors active in the high end of the market, and recent device introductions and upcoming launches signal more vendors targeting this space," Ramon Llamas, research manager with IDC's mobile phone team, said in a statement. "Comparisons will certainly be made to the flagship Galaxy and iPhone models, but clearly the competition refuses to be shut out altogether.Overall, 237.9 million smartphones shipped last quarter, a 52 percent gain from the 156.2 million shipped during the same quarter in 2012.
Samsung kept its firm lead over Apple in the smartphone arena last quarter, though both companies saw their shares drop.For the second quarter, Samsung's slice of the global smartphone market inched down to 30.4 percent from 32.2 percent a year ago, IDC said in a report released Thursday. However, shipments jumped to 72.4 million from 50.3 million over the same period.The surge in shipments came hot on the heels of the debut of the Galaxy S4. But the Galaxy S3 also picked up buyers thanks to price discounts ahead of the launch of its successor, IDC said.Apple's smartphone market share last quarter fell to 13.1 percent from 16.6 percent for the prior year's quarter. Shipments rose to 31.2 million from 26 million, marking the company's second-lowest year-over-year iPhone growth rate in almost four years.IDC pegged the slower growth on buyers holding off on purchases ahead of the iPhone 5S. IDC expects shipment growth to rise once Apple kicks off its rumored low-cost iPhone and expands into prepaid markets later this year.Other smartphone makers, such as LG, Lenovo, and ZTE, saw growth in both market share and shipments.IDC"While Samsung and Apple accounted for significant share of the overall market, they were not the only vendors active in the high end of the market, and recent device introductions and upcoming launches signal more vendors targeting this space," Ramon Llamas, research manager with IDC's mobile phone team, said in a statement. "Comparisons will certainly be made to the flagship Galaxy and iPhone models, but clearly the competition refuses to be shut out altogether.Overall, 237.9 million smartphones shipped last quarter, a 52 percent gain from the 156.2 million shipped during the same quarter in 2012.
Samsung still rules U.S. mobile market
Samsung still rules U.S. mobile market
Samsung continues to reign over the rest of the mobile-phone industry in the U.S., according to the latest stats from ComScore.Looking at the three months ending with November, Samsung won 26.9 percent of all mobile subscribers in the U.S., a 1.2 point gain from the prior three-month period. Apple took home second place with 18.5 percent of the market, a gain of 1.4 points.Samsung continues to wear the crown, but its share hasn't grown much from a year ago. In contrast, Apple has slowly been rising up the ranks. For the three months ending with November 2011, Samsung's U.S. mobile share was 25.6 percent. At the same time, Apple was in fourth place with a share of just 11.2 percent.Samsung has enjoyed huge demand for its Galaxy S3 smartphone. But the iPhone 5 has given Apple a big boost. Some analysts predict higher sales than initially expected, especially since supply of the new iPhone caught up with demand in November.The other top three mobile players haven't fared as well, all watching their market share inch down for the three months ending with November 2012. In third place, LG grabbed 18.2 percent of the market, followed by Motorola with 11.2 percent and HTC with 6.3 percent.ComScoreAmong smartphone operating systems, Android was the top dog as usual with 53.7 percent of the market, a gain of 1.1 points. Apple's iOS was second with a 35 percent share, up slightly less than a percentage point. And the other platforms continued to see their shares go down.RIM's BlackBerry OS grabbed third place with a 7.3 percent share, followed by Microsoft's Windows Phone with 3 percent and Nokia's Symbian with half a point. For the three months ended with November, 123 million people in the U.S. owned smartphones, accounting for 53 percent of all mobile-phone ownership.
Samsung continues to reign over the rest of the mobile-phone industry in the U.S., according to the latest stats from ComScore.Looking at the three months ending with November, Samsung won 26.9 percent of all mobile subscribers in the U.S., a 1.2 point gain from the prior three-month period. Apple took home second place with 18.5 percent of the market, a gain of 1.4 points.Samsung continues to wear the crown, but its share hasn't grown much from a year ago. In contrast, Apple has slowly been rising up the ranks. For the three months ending with November 2011, Samsung's U.S. mobile share was 25.6 percent. At the same time, Apple was in fourth place with a share of just 11.2 percent.Samsung has enjoyed huge demand for its Galaxy S3 smartphone. But the iPhone 5 has given Apple a big boost. Some analysts predict higher sales than initially expected, especially since supply of the new iPhone caught up with demand in November.The other top three mobile players haven't fared as well, all watching their market share inch down for the three months ending with November 2012. In third place, LG grabbed 18.2 percent of the market, followed by Motorola with 11.2 percent and HTC with 6.3 percent.ComScoreAmong smartphone operating systems, Android was the top dog as usual with 53.7 percent of the market, a gain of 1.1 points. Apple's iOS was second with a 35 percent share, up slightly less than a percentage point. And the other platforms continued to see their shares go down.RIM's BlackBerry OS grabbed third place with a 7.3 percent share, followed by Microsoft's Windows Phone with 3 percent and Nokia's Symbian with half a point. For the three months ended with November, 123 million people in the U.S. owned smartphones, accounting for 53 percent of all mobile-phone ownership.
Samsung ships 52.1 million smartphones in Q2, doubles iPhone
Samsung ships 52.1 million smartphones in Q2, doubles iPhone
Samsung's total second-quarter shipments dwarfed Apple's, according to new data from Juniper Research.The research firm reported today that during the second quarter, Samsung shipped 52.1 million smartphones worldwide, doubling Apple's 26 million tally. Samsung's shipments also easily outpaced RIM's BlackBerry, which could only muster 7.4 million shipments during the period. Nokia shipped 10.2 million smartphones worldwide, according to Juniper.But before we go too far with the Samsung-killing-Apple rhetoric, it's important to point out that the "shipments" Juniper is citing for the iPhone are actually sales. Shipments, on the other hand, do not necessarily mean that all devices are sold. In Apple's case, all of the so-called "shipments" by Juniper were actually sales.Still, it's hard to doubt Samsung in the mobile market. Over the last several quarters, the companies have been flip-flopping over which would take the lead. Back in the third quarter of 2011, Samsung nabbed the top spot with 23.6 million smartphones shipped. In the fourth quarter, Apple took the lead with 25 percent market share. In the first quarter, Samsung regained the crown.The success and competition between the companies have extended into the courtroom, as well. Both Samsung and Apple have charged the other with patent infringement in both smartphones and tablets. Both companies are vying to have their opponent's devices banned from sale. Whether one company will eventually secure a definitive victory, however, remains to be seen.According to Juniper, the worldwide smartphone market is growing quite rapidly. Last quarter, 132.9 million smartphones shipped, up from 105.2 million in the same period last year.
Samsung's total second-quarter shipments dwarfed Apple's, according to new data from Juniper Research.The research firm reported today that during the second quarter, Samsung shipped 52.1 million smartphones worldwide, doubling Apple's 26 million tally. Samsung's shipments also easily outpaced RIM's BlackBerry, which could only muster 7.4 million shipments during the period. Nokia shipped 10.2 million smartphones worldwide, according to Juniper.But before we go too far with the Samsung-killing-Apple rhetoric, it's important to point out that the "shipments" Juniper is citing for the iPhone are actually sales. Shipments, on the other hand, do not necessarily mean that all devices are sold. In Apple's case, all of the so-called "shipments" by Juniper were actually sales.Still, it's hard to doubt Samsung in the mobile market. Over the last several quarters, the companies have been flip-flopping over which would take the lead. Back in the third quarter of 2011, Samsung nabbed the top spot with 23.6 million smartphones shipped. In the fourth quarter, Apple took the lead with 25 percent market share. In the first quarter, Samsung regained the crown.The success and competition between the companies have extended into the courtroom, as well. Both Samsung and Apple have charged the other with patent infringement in both smartphones and tablets. Both companies are vying to have their opponent's devices banned from sale. Whether one company will eventually secure a definitive victory, however, remains to be seen.According to Juniper, the worldwide smartphone market is growing quite rapidly. Last quarter, 132.9 million smartphones shipped, up from 105.2 million in the same period last year.
Samsung shipped record 320M smartphones in 2013
Samsung shipped record 320M smartphones in 2013
Samsung shipped nearly 320 million smartphones in 2013, the largest ever in one year by a single vendor, according to new data released Monday.Overall, handset makers shipped a record 990 million smartphones worldwide in 2013, a 41 percent increase over the previous year, according to market researcher Strategy Analytics. However, the 41 percent growth rate was a slight retreat from the record 43 percent recorded in 2012, due largely to heavy saturation in major markets such as the US, according to Strategy Analytics senior analyst Ken Hyers.The South Korean electronics giant captured 32.3 percent of the global smartphone market last year by shipping 319.8 million smartphones,more than twice the 15.5 percent market share held by No. 2 Apple during the same period. "Apple grew a sluggish 13 percent annually and shipped 153.4 million smartphones worldwide for 15 percent market share in 2013, dipping from the 19 percent level recorded in 2012," Neil Mawston, an executive director at Strategy Analytics, said in a statement. "Apple remains strong in the high-end smartphone segment, but a lack of presence in the low-end category is costing it lost volumes in fast-growing emerging markets such as India."Apple revealed Monday that it sold 51 million iPhones during its fiscal first quarter, its most ever for a single quarter and a 6.7 percent increase over the 47.8 million it sold in the year-ago period.Huawei, LG, and Lenovo captured the remaining three spots in the top five for 2013, shipping 50.4 million smartphones (for a 5.1 percent market share), 47.6 million units (4.8 percent), and 45.5 million (4.6 percent), respectively. All other manufacturers combined for 373.3 million, Strategy Analytics found.
Samsung shipped nearly 320 million smartphones in 2013, the largest ever in one year by a single vendor, according to new data released Monday.Overall, handset makers shipped a record 990 million smartphones worldwide in 2013, a 41 percent increase over the previous year, according to market researcher Strategy Analytics. However, the 41 percent growth rate was a slight retreat from the record 43 percent recorded in 2012, due largely to heavy saturation in major markets such as the US, according to Strategy Analytics senior analyst Ken Hyers.The South Korean electronics giant captured 32.3 percent of the global smartphone market last year by shipping 319.8 million smartphones,more than twice the 15.5 percent market share held by No. 2 Apple during the same period. "Apple grew a sluggish 13 percent annually and shipped 153.4 million smartphones worldwide for 15 percent market share in 2013, dipping from the 19 percent level recorded in 2012," Neil Mawston, an executive director at Strategy Analytics, said in a statement. "Apple remains strong in the high-end smartphone segment, but a lack of presence in the low-end category is costing it lost volumes in fast-growing emerging markets such as India."Apple revealed Monday that it sold 51 million iPhones during its fiscal first quarter, its most ever for a single quarter and a 6.7 percent increase over the 47.8 million it sold in the year-ago period.Huawei, LG, and Lenovo captured the remaining three spots in the top five for 2013, shipping 50.4 million smartphones (for a 5.1 percent market share), 47.6 million units (4.8 percent), and 45.5 million (4.6 percent), respectively. All other manufacturers combined for 373.3 million, Strategy Analytics found.
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