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In a recent report by Counterpoint Research, a leading global technology market research firm, it has been revealed that Apple's iPhone sales in China took a significant hit during the first six weeks of 2024. Cited by CNBC, the report indicates a staggering 24% decline in iPhone sales within this period.

The global smartphone market grew 9.1 percent in the first quarter of this year, according to Gartner technology research. Apple and Samsung were the top smartphone makers but growth was driven by a trio of Chinese firms.

A total of 380 million smartphones were shipped worldwide between January and March, compared with 348.2 million during the same period in 2016.