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UK-based analyst firm Canalys, released its findings on smartphone market share based on Q2 2009 unit shipments : "Nokia maintains global lead, although its performance varies by region.Touchscreens become the preferred interface, representing 40% of all shipments. Apple’s success continues, as the iPhone takes 23% of the North American market. But RIM continues to gain share, succeeding with its push into the consumer market. Finally, Operating system choices are proliferating, primarily at Microsoft’s expense" are the main findings.