Tag: android market share

Technology news shows smartphone penetration in the US is higher than ever

L. Green
US Smartphone Survey wearable technology news

The latest data from comScore has indicated that there are 166 million Americans who own these devices. When it comes to mobile marketing and m-commerce, the technology news is great because comScore is now reporting that a record 166 million Americans now own smartphones. This data does not include the devices that are used by individuals for exclusively business purposes. The comScore technology news figures that have just been released take into account the penetration of domestic smartphones, which is climbing quite rapidly, and that is coming ever closer to…

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Technology news report says Android tablet is about to take over

Julie Campbell
Apple vs Android mobile marketing

The latest data from ABI Research is showing that the “tipping point” is approaching for these devices. Since the release of the iPad, technology news headlines have always held Apple’s tablet at the head of the pack, with market dominance that held a massive lead over the competition. But the latest data is showing that the iPad may be about to lose its crown as Android tablets rise. ABI Research has just released a report that has stated that the “tipping point” for Android tablets is rapidly approaching. This suggests…

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Apple iOS and Android hold 91 percent of the mobile market

L. Green
Apple vs Android mobile marketing

New Jumptap network data has shown that Apple iOS and Android, combined, comprise 91 percent of the mobile operating system market. This information is based on the over 95 million monthly users of the Jumptap network – a targeted mobile advertising firm – and shows that both types of OS achieved new records in January 2012. It was published within the company’s February MobileSTAT. Android managed to reach a 58.8 percent market share, while iOS came to a 32.2 percent level. On the other hand, BlackBerry dropped to its own…

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Apple iOS loses more market share to Android

John Montgallo
Apple vs Android mobile marketing

According to Strategy Analytics, while Apple continues to hold 58 percent of the market, Android, the operating system by Google, has moved in significantly on territory formerly held by iOS, and now has a global share of 39 percent. An important part of this movement has been credited to tablets, as Google tablets took an additional 10 percent of the market between the last quarters of 2010 and 2011, while Apple’s hold on that market fell by a smaller amount. Some of Google’s ability to take a larger chunk out…

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