In addition to the iPhone 5, Apple shipped an estimated 17.4 million iPhone 4S units for 8 percent smartphone share globally in Q4 2012.
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Apple reported iPhone unit sales rose 100% to 8.7 million units from 4.4 million during the year-ago quarter.
Meanwhile, Apple's iPhone is expected to rise to 8.7% from 8%, Android is expected to increase to 1.1% from 0.4%, and Microsoft Corp.
The Z10 phone looks similar to but is slightly bigger than Apple's iPhone 5, and has an 8- megapixel camera and high definition video, similar to other new smartphone models.
Apple is preparing to release a cheaper 8-gigabyte iPhone 4 for launch within the next few weeks, to complement the iPhone 5.
Now Apple is rumored to be developing an iPhone with a 4.8-inch screen.
The research firm expects Google Android to account for 8.1 billion downloads this year, topping Apple iPhone downloads at 6 billion.
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Ting's expecting to offer up its first LTE device "within six weeks, " and yes, it's still working on a way to support Apple's iPhone as well as the entire range of Windows Phone 8 products.
Ting's expecting to offer up its first LTE device for pre-order "within six weeks, " and yes, it's still working on a way to support Apple's iPhone as well as the entire range of Windows Phone 8 products.
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The Jefferies analyst late yesterday upped his EPS estimates for Apple, asserting that the company is likely to sell 8-10 million iPhone 5 units in the September quarter.
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The iPhone 5 will be available at Apple stores in the United States, which will open at 8 a.m.
Apple bulls have estimated that the Cupertino, Calif. company could sell upward of 8 million iPhone 5s this year.
Analysts were expecting Apple to report 48.3 million in iPhone sales however, purchases fell short at 47.8 million iPhones, according to USA Today.
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