8/06/2009

Report: RIM and Apple taking the lead in smartphone sales (Q2)



FierceWireless reports that Research firm IDC has released its list of top-selling smartphones in the U.S. during the second quarter. Research In Motion and Apple topped the list, accounting for the top six highest selling U.S. smartphone devices.

RIM's BlackBerry Curve, available in a variety of models and for all of the major U.S. networks, made the number one spot. The iPhone 3GS placed second even though it is only available in two models and with one carrier.

While Apple owned fourth place with its iPhone 3G model, RIM filled out the other top six spots with its Pearl, Bold, and Storm models. T-Mobile's G1, the HTC Touch Pro, and the HTC Touch Diamond placed at the bottom of the top ten list. Perhaps surprisingly, the highly anticipated Palm Pre fell behind top smartphone competitors in eighth place, according to IDC.

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