A technology research firm says Huawei has overtaken Samsung to become the world's biggest smartphone seller, as its home market in China emerged from the coronavirus pandemic better off than other economies. Analysts at Canalys said Huawei shipped 55.8 million devices in the second quarter of 2020. "Huawei has taken full advantage of the Chinese economic recovery to reignite its smartphone business." MARK SCHEIFELBEIN/AP Analysts at Canalys said Huawei shipped 55.8 million devices in the second quarter of 2020. Sanctions aimed at crippling Huawei are part of a broader global battle between the US and China over technology and trade.

Source: Stuff July 30, 2020 21:56 UTC