Apple Beats RIM To Become No. 2 Smartphone Provider

Steve Jobs is someone like Midas, who turns everything he touches into gold! Lately it is Apple iPhone that made into the news. Apple which shook the gadget market with its ipods has become the second largest smart phone provider following the huge success of its iPhone. Apple iPhone now in second position in smart phone sales.

Of the 39.9 million smart phones shipped around the world in the third quarter, Apple sold 6.9 million scalping a 17.3% share of the market. Apple surpasses RIM(Research In Motion) popular as provider for BlackBerry, which has a market share of 15.3%. Personal Computer OS leader Microsoft's Windows Mobile attained 13.5% of the market. But with a commanding 46.6% share Symbian lead the market.

But here Apple does not seem to keep the momentum up, reports says Apple is set to ramp down iPhone production due to softening demand for the product. Another antcipated name in the market is Google's Android. HTC already launched its Android based phones. Motorola is also keen with its new devices reportedly based on Android. The BlackBerry Bold and Storm should be coming in the 4th quarter, along with the Nokia 5800 touch UI device.

Apple may not be able to retain its position as RIM could bounce back with the most awaited devices. But there is no doubt in the phenomenal success of Apple iPhone with in a short time span. It would be interesting to watch the market as no new iPhones are announced.