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Apple iPhone 6 Smartphone Sales Gain On Samsung In Q3

Samsung remains the global leader in smartphones but Apple (AAPL) shipments rose at a faster clip in the third quarter. Apple smartphone shipments rose 21% to 46 million in Q3 from Q3 2014. Samsung shipments rose 15% to 83.6 million, according to research firm Gartner. Apple continued its dominance in the premium segment of the smartphone market with its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models. The global launch of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus during the last

61% of U.S. iPhone users have 6 series models

In the U.S., 61% of Apple (AAPL) smartphones in use are iPhone 6 or 6S series handsets, indicating a rapid uptake of the latest models, Consumer Intelligence Research Partners said Thursday. As of Sept. 30, 101 million iPhones were in use in the U.S., including 58 million iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models and 4 million iPhone 6S and 6S Plus models, CIRP said. At the end of the June quarter, before the launch of the iPhone 6S family, 52% of U.S. iPhone

Apple To Buy Box; Netflix Also In 2016 Predictions

Apple (AAPL) will acquire an online data storage firm such as Box or Dropbox, while video streamer Netflix (NFLX) will offer movie downloads in the U.S., predicts research firm CCS Insight in its 2016 outlook. Both Apple and Box (BOX) have partnered with IBM (IBM) to target the enterprise market — large companies, government agencies and educational institutions. An acquisition would enable Apple to extend iCloud technology into the enterprise