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Android yet again leading OS, reports Nielson

Nov 30, 2011 News

The number of smartphone users is increasing every day.  When purchasing a new mobile phone, 56% of US users’ first preference is a Smartphone. Nielson’s latest report reveals that 44% of all US mobile subscribers are using Smartphone out of which 71% of them are either running on Android OS or iOS.

When considering mobile apps downloads, 56% downloads are done either on an iPhone or an Android Device.  In terms of Market Share Android and iOS are clearly in the lead with Android OS 42.8% and iOS following with 28.3%.

Major Manufacturers who contribute to Android OS shares are HTC with 15%, followed by Samsung and Motorola both of which are approximately 10%.

Source Nielson Blog

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