The iPhone 6S became the most trending Smartphone in the world. Apple's iPhone 6s has topped the list of best-selling smartphones in 2016, according to financial services company IHS Markit. The Apple iPhone 6s beat out the Apple iPhone 7 to take the title.

Apple again has demonstrated that its new iPhones integrate enough innovations and new features to drive sales and remain successful in the market through iPhone 6S. The company is also capable of selling older devices, as per Digital Trends.

The iPhone 6s, which went on sale in 2015, was Apple's flagship handset from January to September the following year. Apple continues to sell iPhone 6s. The iPhone 7 may have got all the attention last year, but it turns out that the older iPhone 6s was actually the most popular smartphone in the world during 2016.

The battle for the top smartphone of 2017 is about to heat up. Samsung is set to unveil its Galaxy S8 phone later this month. Where iPhone 6S remain the same Meanwhile Apple is planning to pack tons of innovation into the new iPhone 8.

According to Mac Rumors, it was also reported that the iPhone 6s was the world's most popular phone throughout the first half of last year. While overall it may be more popular as an operating system. It was clear that when it comes to individual phones, Steve Jobs' legacy reigns supreme.

Apple discloses the number of iPhones it sells every quarter, but it doesn't break out sales of individual models, leaving the guesswork to market researchers like IHS. IHS tracks shipments of over 350 smartphone models from various manufacturers.

IHS' findings suggest that the iPhone 7 had a strong debut by virtue of its shipments nearly surpassing that of the iPhone 6s after only a few months of availability. So stay tuned with us for more updates!

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