Apple Inc. Is Bucking This One Smartphone Trend

Apple rarely follows the crowd, and the latestGartnerdata proves that can sometimes be a very good thing. In the second quarter of this year, smartphone sales growth was at its lowest point since 2013. Meanwhile, Apple's iPhone unit sales were up 36%.

Longtime rivalSamsung continues to come up short in the high-end smartphone market, and Apple's dominance has spread into other markets where most smartphone makers are struggling, namely China. Click through the slideshow below to find out how Apple's leading the pack and how investors can benefit from its growth.

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