Washington, Apr 29 : Apple's iPhone has reportedly gained some share in the smartphone market but Android still prevails the chart.

Q1 of 2014 has brought some good news for Apple iPhone as it enjoys higher sales in several countries.

According to CNET, Apple's share in Japanese market has surpassed Android with a massive 57.6 percent share, leaving Android behind at 41.5 percent.

However, Android still enjoys a greater share globally, especially in Europe where Android stands at 70.7 percent, leaving iPhone with a mere 19.2 percent, the report added. (ANI)