STP writes:" It may not be immediately apparent, but Apple claiming this week that the iPhone is still stacks ahead of Android around the globe makes a little bit of history in itself.
That's because it's extremely rare for Apple to ever comment on third-party sales figures. As such, the fact the claim came as a response to a press release by the NPD Group that suggested Google's OS is actually outpacing iPhone in the US is somewhat surprising, if not understandable."