Google’s Developer site has, regularly as a clockwork bit of the internet, updated its breakdown of Android users – stats it compiles by counting connections to the Android Market through the various handset types out there.
Android 2.1 has now pushed further into the lead, thanks to the arrival of many, many new phones and the gradual updating process of older models – while Android 1.5 drops by a few percent.
Good to see Android 2.2 raising its stake, too – that was on 1.8% of Android phones in the previous data and is now on 3.3% this this. The Nexus One obviously carved itself out quite a following.
Motorola’s latest flagship dual-core Android monster is a massive, original powerhouse, that’s a big improvement on previous MOTOBLUR mobiles – but still isn’t a total winner.
A slim and glamorous phone from Sony Ericsson, with the sharpest display around. It’s no powerhouse and the screen’s not the biggest out there, but we don’t mind. Because it’s cute.
LG’s first glasses-free 3D phone is a heavy, fat monster, with a clever 3D effect that works rather well. As a smartphone, though, it’s heavy and underwhelming.
A very shiny thing from Sony Ericsson, with a 3.7″ screen and Android 2.3.3 inside. But is it exciting enough to win fans in today’s spec-obsessed market? Can man live on one core alone?
INQ’s Android phone is an interesting “boutique” piece of hardware, packed with unique interface customisations that go far beyond the headline Facebook integration. We like it a lot.
Bristolboy
/ July 21, 2010This is all the mroe impressive considering several ‘high end’ devices, such as X10 and its variants are only running 1.6!
k0zmic
/ July 21, 2010That’s not too bad. I imagine it would rise to 75% for 2.1 if Motorola upgraded those darn Cliq’s/Devours etc.
Niels Christiansen
/ July 21, 2010Roll on Sony Ericsson! :-9
MrChaz
/ July 22, 2010I wonder how much of that is growth in terms of new sales e.g. Droid X and how much is from OTA upgrades.