According to a research report published by IDC today, Apple's share of the worldwide smartphone market took a slight dip during the second quarter of 2013.
IDC's press release reads in part:
The iOS decline in the second quarter aligns with the cyclicality of iPhone," says Ramon Llamas, Research Manager with IDC's Mobile Phone team. "Without a new product launch since the debut of the iPhone 5 nearly a year ago, Apple's market share was vulnerable to product launches from the competition. But with a new iPhone and revamped iOS coming out later this year, Apple is well-positioned to re-capture market share.
Specifically, IDC found that Apple's share of the worldwide smartphone market during Q2 2013 checked in at 13.2 per
