Gurgaon, April 16 -- IDC reports a notable uptick in global smartphone shipments, with a 7.8% surge to 289.4 million units in the first quarter of the year. Notably, Samsung has reclaimed its throne as the top phone maker, commanding a 20.8% market share, thereby dethroning Apple from its longstanding position. IDC reports a notable uptick in global smartphone shipments, with a 7.8% surge to 289.4 million units in the first quarter of the year. Notably, Samsung has reclaimed its throne as the top phone maker, commanding a 20.8% market share, thereby dethroning Apple from its longstanding position.

The shift in leadership underscores the intensifying competition in the smartphone arena, primarily fueled by Android manufacturers vying for ...