Apple iPhone ahead of Motorola, Microsoft phones in Q4

• The research estimates that the iPhone had 28 percent of the US converged-device market in the fourth quarter of 2007. Windows Mobile phones had 21 percent share of devices sold in the quarter, falling into third place behind Apple.
• Apple had stirred interest in smart phones in the US Converged-device shipments, which consists of smart phones and wireless handhelds, which grew 222 percent in the U.S. during the quarter, according to Canalys.
• Globally, the market position is different. Nokia sold 52.9 percent of smart phones worldwide in the fourth quarter. RIM grew up 121 percent over the same quarter in 2006. On the other hand, Apple holds third place by capturing 6.5 percent of the market, beating Motorola by few percents.
• The Apple iPhone is doing well in Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Apple holds fifth rank with Nokia, RIM, HTC and Motorola among the top players.