iPhone sales grew 245% in 2008 - Gartner - Apple 2.0

iPhone sales grew 245% in 2008 - Gartner

2008 Smartphone shareApple’s (AAPL) iPhone was the fastest-growing smartphone of 2008, despite end-of-year sales that failed to maintain the blistering pace set in July with the launch of the iPhone 3G, Gartner researchers reported Wednesday.

“Apple’s initial sell-through dropped significantly as sales fell during the fourth quarter,” Gartner said. “Nevertheless, Apple maintained its third position in the global rankings.”

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