ComScore: Apple ousts LG as second most popular mobile phone maker

ComScore Apple ousts LG as second most popular mobile phone makerAccording to research firm ComScore’s latest report, Apple has reached the #2 spot on the list of most popular mobile phone makers, taking the slot previously held by LG. iPhone users now account for 17.8% of the U.S. mobile market, while LG tags close behind at 17.6%. Samsung still leads all other manufacturers with 26.3% market share, up from 25.6% just three months prior.

Apple’s iPhone 5 and Samsung’s Galaxy S III are likely the two biggest factors in both company’s recent gains. Motorola and HTC both rank below LG on the list, accounting for 11% and 6.4% of the market, respectively.

ComScore: Apple ousts LG as second most popular mobile phone maker originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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