4 million units in the second quarter indicated a 509 percent growth in shipments and helped Apple remain in the No.

3 position in the smartphone market.Smartphone sales were strong during the second quarter of 2009, with sales of 40.9 million units in line with Gartners forecast of 27 per cent yearonyear sales growth for 2009, said Ms Milanesi.Given the higher margins, smartphones offer the biggest opportunity for manufacturers. It is the fastestgrowing market segment and the most resistant to declining ASPs.