Slow and steady wins the race. Google’s Android is winning global platforms, slowly and surely, following similar growth patterns to its US acquisitions. According to IDC, Google Android following its unprecedented triumph over Microsoft’s Window Phone 7 in Europe, is expecting to win out in 2011.
This could be attributed to the fact – Windows Phone 7 has been performed poorly in Europe with its sales target. Android takes the lead by 15:1 margin for market share as compared to 3% share of Windows Phone 7.
IDC also reveals that Android will surpass Nokia’s Symbian that has been losing market share rapidly.
“Nine-month sales of Android devices in Western Europe were led by HTC Corp. with 39 percent of shipments, followed by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB with 27 percent and Samsung Electronics Co. with 14 percent. Samsung is gaining following the launch of the Galaxy S in the second half,”
Francisco Jeronimo (IDC analyst and expert)
Our Verdict: Android is growing at a rate of 8% per month, and currently holds 37% of ad impressions. r Android has managed to stand up to the tall image created by last year winner – iPhone, as today people are looking for something different.
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