This Chart Tells The Real Story Of Android Versus iOS

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		Tech Entertainment Wall Street Markets Strategy Sports Lifestyle Politics Europe Video Latest Tuesday, March 13, 2012 This Chart Tells The Real Story Of Android Versus iOS We were reading a report from Barclays on Apple versus Google when we saw this chart from comScore and it stopped us in our tracks. As you can see, it shows Apple's iOS controlling 60% of mobile traffic on the web in the U.S. Considering Android is supposed to be dominating Apple in mobile, this is a little surprising. We reached out to comScore spokesperson Andrew Lipsman for an explanation. He said, "I think there are two main explanations: 1. iOS includes iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. iPad in particular provides a big advantage vs. Android 2. iOS users tend to be heavier media consumers on average." This is important to keep in mind, because Android's smartphone share only matters in the context of a "platform war." If Android becomes a dominant platform, and developers focus on Android, then Apple and iOS are in trouble. This chart suggests that despite the growth of Android in smartphones, Apple is still in control of the dominant platform. Read » Also On SAI Today: Google Reveals The Dates For Its Huge Do-Not-Miss Event This Year FREAKY: Art Display At SXSW Shows Which Web Sites Are Tracking You YAHOO'S PATENT FIASCO: This Is A Game Where The Only Winning Move Was Not To Play Should You Pick AT&T Or Verizon For Your New iPad? Advertisement CHART OF THE DAY: These Are The Most Important Topics To Pinterest Users CHART OF THE DAY: The Surprising Amount Of Money Google Pays Apple To Be Its Default Search Engine CHART OF THE DAY: Groupon Is Crushing Its Closest Rival Share this: Facebook Twitter Digg Reddit StumbleUpon LinkedIn The email address for your subscription is: dwyld.kwu.jobhuntportal11@blogger.com Change Your Email Address | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Subscribe to the SAI RSS Feed Business Insider. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

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