As a recent (6 months) convert from a Black-Berry to the iPhone, I’ve also grown interested in the Android platform. So I was surprised to learn that Android based phone shipments for Q1 of 2010 actually beat iPhone shipments (BlackBerry still #1). Chalk this up to some basic strategy differences for Apple not opening their OS to other phone developers and also restricting service to AT&T and you can see how Android has made such significant progress. Still, achieving a 28% share, according to the NPD Group is impressive, especially given the ad space and PR awareness for for iPhone. Having a had a chance to play with my neighbor’s Android based phone, I can definitely see how they will continue to give Apple a major run for their money. I believe the key will be the growth potential of Adroid based apps. Clearly iPhone has a big app base, but data suggests Android users may me more apt to use apps – as reported by PCWorld.
Isn’t technology fun?
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Actually this is because people were waiting for the leaked iphone 4 — which handily trounces anything Android — but thanks for playing!
Could be – but I know quite a few folks who love their Droids! Personally, I’m an iPhone convert, but I love to see the competition.