Android smartphone hits 75% marketshareNovember 5, 2012 - 21:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three out of four new smartphones sold run Google's Android operating system, new figures suggest, according to Digital Spy. Statistics from market analysts IDC appear to show that 136 million Android handsets were sold during Q3, increasing the platform's global marketshare to 75%. The figures represent a significant rise for the OS, which accounted for 57.5% of the market this time last year. Apple's gains were comparatively small, with the Cupertino firm's iPhone business growing from 13.8% this time last year to 14.9%. BlackBerry and Symbian both saw sharp declines. The former dropped from 9.5% this time last year to 7.7%, while the latter plummeted from 14.6% to 4.1% following Nokia's adoption of Windows Phone. IDC analyst Kevin Restivo attributed Google's dominance to the strength of its "multi-faceted product portfolio". He told Reuters: "Google has a thriving, multi-faceted product portfolio. Many of its competitors, with weaker tie-ins to the mobile OS, do not." Microsoft, which currently accounts for 3.6% of the smartphone market, is expected to make gains over the next quarter following the launch of Windows Phone 8. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |