Apple CEO Tim Cook holds the new iPhone 14 Pro during a launch event
Apple secured the number one position despite issues in China.
  • Apple was the top dog in the global smartphone market for 2023, according to IDC shipments data.
  • It's the first time a company has overtaken Samsung in worldwide smartphone shipments since 2010.
  • The win comes amid tough challenges in the US and China for Apple.

Tim Cook has a good reason to smile today.