Android now wins over the hearts

By    John Garner on  Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Summary: Android phones are swaying people away from the iphone

Following the situation whereby Android OS has taken lead in market share, the latest Nielsen report on the mobile market shows that it is taking over the hearts of the market or should we say the "wants". People are now more swayed towards an Android phone than any other as can be seen below (click to enlarge):

Android wins over the hearts for most desired OS

From the same report (see link below) this is reinforced in the recent acquirers trend in the chart below where Android takes 50% of the market share:

Recent Acquirers: Android takes 50% of the market

Via Nielsen blog

Article written by  John Garner

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