On the surface, this year’s smartphone vote went exactly like last year, with the same companies placing in the same order. Look a little deeper, though, and you’ll find evidence of momentum by Korean hardware giant Samsung that should give folks at Apple Inc. pause. In 2013, Samsung beat Apple in the smartphone category by just 7 percent. This year the company’s margin of victory was more than 18 percent.
Gold
Samsung business division offers virtualization, printing, displays, notebook and tablet PCs, and digital signage.
Silver
Apple Inc. is a computer and mobile device maker that also offers OSX, iLife, iWork, and other professional software.
Bronze
HTC Corp. is a mobile device maker that supports both Google Android and Microsoft Windows Phone platforms.
