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LG is close to becoming one of the top three global cell-phone manufacturers thanks to strong sales in North America, the world’s largest market for cellular phones. LG ranked fourth in Q2 global cell-phone sales at 27.7 million after Nokia (122 million), Samsung (45.7 million) and Motorola (28.1 million). Industry insiders believe LG could overtake Motorola soon.

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