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Samsung's phone delay handed Apple an opening for a big iPhone year

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Apple outperformed the US smartphone market in Q1 2026, aided by Samsung's later-than-usual Galaxy S26 launch. The article suggests a relative share gain or demand advantage for Apple, based on Counterpoint Research. The impact is modest and mainly relevant as a competitive positioning update rather than a broad market event.

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Apple outperformed the US smartphone market in Q1 2026, aided by Samsung's later-than-usual Galaxy S26 launch. The article suggests a relative share gain or demand advantage for Apple, based on Counterpoint Research. The impact is modest and mainly relevant as a competitive positioning update rather than a broad market event.

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