Well that was fast. In just three years, Apple has become the forth-largest phone maker worldwide. According to an IDC report, Apple moved into the 4th position in the 3rd quarter of 2010, overtaking competitor Research In Motion (RIM). As of IDC's report, the top vendors are, in order:
Nokia
Samsung
LG Electronics
Apple
RIM
SonyEricsson
Apple's ascent has also pushed SonyEricsson and Motorola out of the top five. IDC notes that Apple's iPhone as well as Android phones from HTC and Samsung boosted overall smartphone performance in Western Europe. In the U.S., the smartphone market grew
