Apple has overtaken Samsung as world’s biggest phonemaker. The US tech giant has managed to knock Samsung off the top spot for the first time in 12 years, according to new figures. Nabila Popal, of the International Data Corporation, explained: “Not only is Apple the only player in the top three to show positive growth annually, but also bags the number one spot annually for the first time ever. “All this despite facing increased regulatory challenges and renewed competition from Huawei in China, its largest market.” More than a fifth of phones shipped last year were made by Apple, while Samsu…