Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) strengthened its position in the U.S. smartphone market during the first quarter of 2026 as analysts at Counterpoint Research said delayed rival launches, stronger carrier performance, and pressure on lower-cost Android brands reshaped industry dynamics. Apple Outperformed A Weak Smartphone Market Counterpoint Research noted on Tuesday that Apple's U.S. iPhone sales volume rose 1.3% year over year in the first-quarter of 2026, while the broader U.S. smartphone market dec
