Huawei Has Surpassed Apple in Smartphone Sales

China's Huawei is no longer just the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer on earth: now it's the world's second-leading smartphone-maker, too. According to consulting firm Counterpoint Research, Huawei officially surpassed Apple in global smartphone sales earlier this summer, eclipsing the Cupertino tech giant in June and July and trailing only Samsung. As The Verge points out, Huawei has largely risen to prominence thanks to its emphasis on displays and advanced camera capabilities...