New iPhones help 5G phones capture more than half of the market

The iPhones of Apple Inc. The mobile phone industry reached a milestone in January, when 5G-enabled mobile phones accounted for more than half of smartphone sales for the first time. High-tech phones made up 51% of units sold, according to Counterpoint Research data. 5G connectivity is seen as a major enabler of transformative technologies such as self-driving and factory automation, with China being among the most aggressive in expanding its availability. China’s telecoms watchdog said the country will boost 5G coverage by adding 600,000 base stations this year, bringing the…

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