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A mobile operating system (or mobile OS) is an operating system for smartphones, tablets, PDAs, or other mobile devices. While computers such as the typical laptop are mobile, the operating systems usually used on them are not considered mobile ones as they were originally designed for bigger stationary desktop computers that historically did not have or need specific "mobile" features. This distinction is getting blurred in some newer operating systems that are hybrids made for both uses.

Mobile operating systems combine features of a personal computer operating system with other features useful for mobile or handheld use; usually including, and most of the following considered essential in modern mobile systems; a touchscreen, cellular, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS mobile navigation, camera, video camera, speech recognition, voice recorder, music player, near field communication and infrared blaster.

Mobile devices with mobile communications capabilities (e.g. smartphones) contain two mobile operating systems – the main user-facing software platform is supplemented by a second low-level proprietary real-time operating system which operates the radio and other hardware. Research has shown that these low-level systems may contain a range of security vulnerabilities permitting malicious base stations to gain high levels of control over the mobile device.[1]

History

Mobile operating system milestones mirror the development of mobile phones and smartphones:

Current software platforms

See also: Comparison of smartphones, List of Firefox OS devices, and List of iOS devices

Note that these operating systems often run ontop of baseband or other real time operating systems that handle hardware aspects of the phone. Worries exist about the security of this layer.[5]

Android

See: Android (operating system)

Google Android OS

Android (based on the Linux Kernel) is from Google Inc.[6] It has the largest installed base worldwide on smartphones. In fact it is the most popular operating system for general purpose computers (a category that includes, say, "desktop" Windows and "mobile"), while Android is currently not popular regular ("desktop") PCs. Android is free and open-source software,[7] while most commonly in actual devices, a large amount of proprietary software is bundled with it (such as Play Store, Google Search, Google Play Services, Google Music, and so on) are proprietary, licensed proprietary, closed source applications and contract (join the Open Handset Alliance) not to manufacture cellulars that replace Google applications or services.[8]

Android's releases prior to 2.0 (1.0, 1.5, 1.6) were used exclusively on mobile phones. Android 2.x releases were mostly used for mobile phones but also some tablets. Android 3.0 was a tablet-oriented release and does not officially run on mobile phones. The current Android version is 5.0.

Android's releases are named after sweets or dessert items (except for first and second release):

  • 1.1 - Alpha
  • 1.2 - Beta
  • 1.5 - Cupcake
  • 1.6 - Donut
  • 2.0.x & 2.1 - Eclair
  • 2.2.x - Frozen Yogurt ("Froyo")
  • 2.3.x - Ginger Bread
  • 3.x.x - Honeycomb
  • 4.0.x - Ice Cream Sandwich
  • 4.1.x, 4.2.x & 4.3.x - Jelly Bean
  • 4.4.4 - KitKat
  • 5.0.1 - Lollipop

CyanogenMod

CyanogenMod is based on the open source Android Open Source Project(AOSP), it is custom ROM that co-develop by CyanogenMod community, therefore the OS does not include any proprietary apps unless the user install it. Due to it open source nature, CyanogenMod allow Android users which their device no longer gain update support from their manufacturer to continue update their OS version to the latest one based on official release from Google AOSP and heavy theme customization. The current version of the OS is CyanogenMod 12 which is based on Android Lollipop.

Current CyanogenMod's version list:

  • CyanogenMod 3 (Based on Android "Cupcake" 1.5.x, initial release)
  • CyanogenMod 4 (Based on Android "Cupcake" and "Donut" 1.5.x and 1.6.x)
  • CyanogenMod 5 (Based on Android "Eclair" 2.0/2.1)
  • CyanogenMod 6 (Based on Android "Froyo" 2.2.x)
  • CyanogenMod 7 (Based on Android "Gingerbread" 2.3.x)
  • CyanogenMod 9 (Based on Android "Ice Cream Sandwich" 4.0.x, major UI revamp)
  • CyanogenMod 10 (Based on Android "Jelly Bean" 4.1.x - 4.3.x)
  • CyanogenMod 11 (Based on Android "KitKat" 4.4.x)
  • CyanogenMod 12 (Based on Android "Lollipop" 5.0.x - 5.1.x, major UI revamp)

Cyanogen OS

Same as it predecessor which is based on Google's Android Open Source Project(AOSP) and maintain by Cyanogen Inc, however it included proprietary apps and it is only available for commercial uses. The current version of the OS is Cyanogen OS 12 which is based on Android Lollipop.

Current Cyanogen OS's version list:

  • Cyanogen OS 11s (Based on Android "KitKat" 4.4.x, initial release)
  • Cyanogen OS 12 (Based on Android "Lollipop" 5.0.x - 5.1.x, major UI revamp)

Fire OS

Fire OS is an operating system launched by Amazon which based on Google's Android Open Source Project(AOSP). Currently only few devices are installed with Fire OS, which is Fire Phone, Kindle Fire series and Amazon's Fire TV. Although the OS was built on top on Google's AOSP, however it does not pre-install Google apps and ship with custom Amazon services.

Current Fire OS's version list:

  • Fire OS 3.0.x (Based on Android "Jelly Bean" 4.2.2, official release as Fire OS)
  • Fire OS 4.x.x (Based on Android "Jelly Bean" and "KitKat" 4.2.2 and 4.4.x, major UI revamp to match the Amazon's Fire Phone)

Flyme OS

Flyme OS is develop by Meizu, an open source OS based on Google Android Open Source Project(AOSP). Mostly, Flyme OS is installed on Meizu Smartphones such as the MX's series, however it also has official support ROM for few Android devices.

Current Flyme OS's version list:

  • Flyme OS 1.0.x (Based on Android "Ice Cream Sandwich" 4.0.3, initial release)
  • Flyme OS 2.x.x (Based on Android "Jelly Bean" 4.1.x - 4.2.x)
  • Flyme OS 3.x.x (Based on Android "Jelly Bean" 4.3.x)
  • Flyme OS 4.0.x (Based on Android "KitKat" 4.4.x)

MIUI

MIUI has been developed by a Chinese electronic company Xiaomi Tech, a partially closed source OS based on Google Android Open Source Project(AOSP). MIUI is found in Xiaomi Smartphone such as the Mi and Redmi Series, however it also has official support ROM for few Android devices.

Current MIUI's version list:

  • MIUI V1 (Based on Android "Froyo" 2.2.x, initial release)
  • MIUI V2 (Based on Android "Froyo" 2.2.x, redesign UI)
  • MIUI V3 (Based on Android "Gingerbread" 2.3.x, redesign UI)
  • MIUI V4 (Based on Android "Ice Cream Sandwich" and "Jelly Bean" 4.0.x and 4.1.x, redesign UI)
  • MIUI V5 (Based on Android "Jelly Bean" and "KitKat" 4.1.x - 4.3.x and 4.4.x, redesign UI)
  • MIUI V6 (Based on Android "KitKat" and "Lollipop" 4.4.x and 5.0.x, redesign UI)

iOS

iOS (previously known as iPhone OS) is from Apple Inc.[6] It has the second largest installed base worldwide on smartphones, but the largest profits, due to aggressive price competition between Android-based manufacturers.[9] It is closed source and proprietary and built on open source Darwin core OS. The Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and second-generation Apple TV all use iOS, which is derived from OS X.

Native third party applications were not officially supported until the release of iOS 2.0 on July 11, 2008. Before this, "jailbreaking" allowed third party applications to be installed, and this method is still available.

Currently all iOS devices are developed by Apple and manufactured by Foxconn or another of Apple's partners.

By the end of 2014, iOS global market share was 14.8%.[10]

Current iOS's version list:

  • iPhone OS 1.x
  • iPhone OS 2.x
  • iPhone OS 3.x
  • iOS 4.x
  • iOS 5.x
  • iOS 6.x
  • iOS 7.x (Major UI revamp)
  • iOS 8.x

Windows Phone

Windows Phone is from Microsoft. It is closed source and proprietary. It has third largest installed base on smartphones behind Android and iOS.

On February 15, 2010, Microsoft unveiled its next-generation mobile OS, Windows Phone. The new mobile OS includes a completely new over-hauled UI inspired by Microsoft's "Metro Design Language". It includes full integration of Microsoft services such as OneDrive and Office, Xbox Music, Xbox Video, Xbox Live games and Bing, but also integrates with many other non-Microsoft services such as Facebook and Google accounts. Windows Phone devices are made primarily by Nokia, along with HTC, Samsung.

As of 21 January 2015, Microsoft has announced that the Windows Phone brand will be phased out and replaced with Windows 10 Mobile. It will primarily aim to bring tighter integration and unification with its PC counterpart Windows 10, and provide a platform for both smartphones, and small tablets under 8 inches in screen size.

By the end of 2014, Windows Phone global market share was 2.7%.[10]

Current Windows Phone's version list:

  • Windows Phone 7
  • Windows Phone 7.5
  • Windows Phone 7.8
  • Windows Phone 8 (GDR1, GDR2 & GDR3)
  • Windows Phone 8.1 (GDR1 & GDR2)

BlackBerry

BlackBerry 10 (based on the QNX OS) is from BlackBerry. As a smart phone OS, it is closed source and proprietary.

It is used mostly by government employees.[dubious – discuss] BlackBerry 10 is the next generation platform for BlackBerry smartphones and tablets. All phones and tablets are manufactured by Blackberry itself.

Once one of the dominant platforms in the world, its global market share has been reduced to 0.4% by the end of 2014.[10]

Current BlackBerry 10's version list:

  • BlackBerry 10.0
  • BlackBerry 10.1
  • BlackBerry 10.2
  • BlackBerry 10.3 (Major UI revamp)

Firefox OS

Firefox OS[11] is from Mozilla. It is open source and uses Mozilla Public License.

According to Ars Technica, "Mozilla says that B2G is motivated by a desire to demonstrate that the standards-based open Web has the potential to be a competitive alternative to the existing single-vendor application development stacks offered by the dominant mobile operating systems."[12]

Current Firefox OS's version list:

  • 1.0.x
  • 1.1.x
  • 1.2.x
  • 1.3.x
  • 1.4.x
  • 1.5.x
  • 2.0.0
  • 2.1.0
  • 2.2.0
  • 2.5.0

Sailfish OS

Sailfish OS is from Jolla. It is partly open source and adopts GPL (core and middleware), however the user interface is closed source.

After Nokia failed in 2011 with the MeeGo project most of the MeeGo team have left Nokia, and established Jolla as a company to use MeeGo and MER business opportunities. In 2012 Linux Sailfish OS based on MeeGo and using MER core distribution has been launched for public use. The first device, Jolla (mobile phone) was unveiled on 20 May 2013.

Each Sailfish OS's version releases are named after Finnish lakes:

  • 1.0.0.5 - Update - (Kaajanlampi)
  • 1.0.1.1x - Update 1 (Laadunjärvi)
  • 1.0.2.5 - Update 2 (Maadajävri)
  • 1.0.3.8 - Update 3 (Naamankajärvi)
  • 1.0.4.20 - Update 4 (Ohijärvi)
  • 1.0.5.1x - Update 5 (Paarlamp)
  • 1.0.7.16 - Update 7 (Saapunki)
  • 1.0.8.19 - Update 8 (Tahkalampi)
  • 1.1.0.3x - Update 9 (Uitukka)
  • 1.1.1.2x - Update 10 (Vaarainjärvi)
  • 1.1.2.1x - Update 11 (Yliaavanlampi)
  • 1.1.4.28 - Update 13 (Äijänpäivänjärvi)
  • 1.1.6.27 - Update 15 (Aaslakkajärvi)
  • 1.1.7.24 - Update 16 (Björnträsket)

Tizen

Tizen is hosted by the Linux Foundation and support from the Tizen Association, guided by a Technical Steering Group composed of Intel and Samsung.

Tizen is an operating system for devices including smartphones, tablets, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) devices, and smart TVs. It is an open source system(However the SDK was closed source and proprietary) that aims to offer a consistent user experience across devices. Tizen's main components are the Linux kernel and the WebKit runtime. According to Intel, Tizen “combines the best of LiMo and MeeGo." HTML5apps are emphasized, with MeeGo encouraging its members to transition to Tizen, stating that the "future belongs to HTML5-based applications, outside of a relatively small percentage of apps, and we are firmly convinced that our investment needs to shift toward HTML5." Tizen will be targeted at a variety of platforms such as handsets, touch pc, smart TVs and in-vehicle entertainment.[13][14] On May 17, 2013, Tizen released version 2.1, code-named Nectarine.[15]

Current Tizen's version list:

  • 1.0 (Larkspur)
  • 2.0 (Magnolia)
  • 2.1 (Nectarine)
  • 2.2.x
  • 2.3.x

Ubuntu Touch OS

Ubuntu Touch OS is from Canonical Ltd.. It is open source and uses the GPL license.

Discontinued software platforms

Symbian

The Symbian platform was developed by Nokia for certain models of smartphones. It is proprietary software. The operating system was discontinued in 2012, although a slimmed-down version for basic phones was still developed until July 2014. Microsoft officially shelved the platform in favor of Windows Phone after the acquisition of Nokia.[16]

Windows Mobile

Windows Mobile is a discontinued operating system from Microsoft that it replaced with Windows Phone.[6][17] It is closed source and proprietary.

The Windows CE operating system and Windows Mobile middleware was widely spread in Asia (which mostly uses Android now). The two improved variants of this operating system, Windows Mobile 6 Professional (for touch screen devices) and Windows Mobile 6 Standard, were unveiled in February 2007. It was criticized for having a user interface which is not optimized for touch input by fingers; instead, it is more usable with a stylus. However, unlike iOS, it supports both touch screen and physical keyboard configurations.

Windows Mobile's market share sharply declined to just 5% in Q2 of 2010.[18][19] Microsoft phased out the Windows Mobile OS to focus on Windows Phone.

Palm OS

Palm OS/Garnet OS was from Access Co. It is closed source and proprietary. webOS was introduced by Palm in January 2009 as the successor to Palm OS with Web 2.0 technologies, open architecture and multitasking capabilities.

webOS

webOS was developed by Palm, although some parts are open source. webOS is a proprietary mobile operating system running on the Linux kernel, initially developed by Palm, which launched with the Palm Pre. After being acquired by HP, two phones (the Veer and the Pre 3) and a tablet (the TouchPad) running webOS were introduced in 2011. On August 18, 2011, HP announced that webOS hardware was to be discontinued[20] but would continue to support and update webOS software and develop the webOS ecosystem.[21] HP released webOS as open source under the name Open webOS, and plans to update it with additional features.[22] On February 25, 2013 HP announced the sale of WebOS to LG Electronics, who used the operating system for its "smart" or Internet-connected TVs. However HP retained patents underlying WebOS as well as cloud-based services such as the App Catalog.

Maemo

Maemo was a platform developed by Nokia for smartphones and Internet tablets. It is open source and GPL, based on Debian GNU/Linux and draws much of its GUI, frameworks and libraries from the GNOME project. It uses the Matchbox window manager and the GTK-based Hildon as its GUI and application framework.

MeeGo

MeeGo was from non-profit organization The Linux Foundation. It is open source and GPL. At the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Nokia and Intel both unveiled 'MeeGo', a mobile operating system that combined Moblin and Maemo to create an open-sourced experience for users across all devices. In 2011 Nokia announced that it would no longer pursue MeeGo in favor of Windows Phone. Nokia announced the Nokia N9 on June 21, 2011 at the Nokia Connection event[23] in Singapore. LG announced its support for the platform.[24]

LiMo

LiMo was from the LiMo Foundation. LiMo Foundation launched LiMo 4 on February 14, 2011. LiMo 4 delivers middleware and application functionality, including a flexible user interface, extended widget libraries, 3D window effects, advanced multimedia, social networking and location-based service frameworks, sensor frameworks, multi-tasking and multi-touch capabilities. In addition, support for scalable screen resolution and consistent APIs means that the platform can deliver a consistent user experience across multiple device types and form factors.[25]

Customer satisfaction

According to a Readers' Choice Awards survey conducted by PC Magazine in 2013, Android and Windows Phone customers gave their phones a rating of 8.9 on a 0 (extremely dissatisfied) to 10 (extremely satisfied) scale, an improvement of 0.3 and 0.6 points respectively. Android received an 8.9 (one of the highest ratings to date for an operating system) followed by iOS (7.3)

The biggest reasons given by readers when asked why they chose their mobile phones are as follow: operating system (72%) and 4G capability (51%) for Android, quality of email experience (83%) for Blackberry, availability of apps (63%) for iOS and operating system (48%) for Windows Phone (81%)

Market share

In 2006, Android, iOS and Windows Phone did not exist and just 64 million smartphones were sold.[26] In 2014, more than a billion smartphones were sold and global market share was 80.7% for Android, 15.4% for iOS, 2.8% for Windows Phone and remaining 1.1% for all other platforms.[27]

World-Wide Share or Shipments

See table below for source data
See table below for source data
Gartner: World-wide smartphone sales (thousands of units)
Quarter Windows Mobile[28] RIM Symbian[29] iOS Android[30] Bada Windows Phone[31] Other Total Smartphones Total Phones
2015 Q1[32] - 1,325 - 60,177 265,012 - 8,271 1,268 336,054 460,261
2014 Q4 —
2014 Q3[33] - 2,419 - 38,186 250,060 - 9,033 1,310 301,009 455,784
2014 Q2 —
2014 Q1[32] - 1,714 - 43,062 227,549 - 7,580 1,371 281,637 448,966
2013 Q4[34] - 1,807 - 50,224 219,613 - 8,534 1,994 282,171 490,342
2013 Q3[35] - 4,401 458 30,330 205,023 633 8,912 475 250,232 455,642
2013 Q2[36] - 6,180 631 31,900 177,898 838 7,408 472 225,326 435,158
2013 Q1[37] - 6,219 1,349 38,332 156,186 1,371 5,989 600 210,046 425,822
2012 Q4[38] - 7,333 2,569 43,457 144,720 2,684 6,186 713 207,662 472,076
2012 Q3[39] - 8,947 4,405 23,550 122,480 5,055 4,058 684 169,179 427,730
2012 Q2[40] - 7,991 9,072 28,935 98,529 4,209 4,087 863 153,686 419,008
2012 Q1[41] - 9,939 12,467 33,121 81,067 3,842 2,713 1,243 144,392 419,108
2011 Q4[42] - 13,185 17,458 35,456 75,906 3,111 2,759 1,167 149,042 476,555
2011 Q3[43] - 12,701 19,500 17,295 60,490 2,479 1,702 1,018 115,185 440,502
2011 Q2[44] - 12,652 23,853 19,629 46,776 2,056 1,724 1,051 107,740 428,661
2011 Q1[41][45] 982 13,004 27,599 16,883 36,350 1,862 1,600 1,495 99,775 427,846
2010 Q4[42] 3,419 14,762 32,642 16,011 30,801 2,027 0 1,488 101,150 452,037
2010 Q3[43] 2,204 12,508 29,480 13,484 20,544 921 - 1,991 81,133 417,086
2010 Q2[44] 3,059 11,629 25,387 8,743 10,653 577 - 2,011 62,058 367,987
2010 Q1[45] 3,696 10,753 24,068 8,360 5,227 - - 2,403 54,506 359,605
2009 Q4[46] 4,203 10,508 23,857 8,676 4,043 - - 2,517 53,804 347,103
2009 Q3[47] 3,260 8,523 18,315 7,040 1,425 - - 2,531 41,093 308,895
2009 Q2[48] 3,830 7,782 20,881 5,325 756 - - 2,398 40,972 286,122
2009 Q1[49] 3,739 7,534 17,825 3,848 575 - - 2,986 36,507 269,120
2008 Q4[50] 4,714 7,443 17,949 4,079 639 - - 3,319 38,143 314,708
2008 Q3[51] 4,053 5,800 18,179 4,720 0 - - 3,763 36,515 308,532
2008 Q2[52] 3,874 5,594 18,405 893 - - - 3,456 32,221 304,722
2008 Q1[50] 3,858 4,312 18,400 1,726 - - - 4,113 32,408 294,283
2007 Q4[50] 4,374 4,025 22,903 1,928 - - - 3,536 36,766 330,055
2007 Q3[51] 4,180 3,192 20,664 1,104 - - - 3,612 32,752 291,142
2007 Q2[52] 3,212 2,471 18,273 270 - - - 3,628 27,855 272,604
2007 Q1[50] 2,931 2,080 15,844 - - - - 4,087 24,943 259,039
Gartner: World-wide smartphone sales (% of smartphones / % of all phones)
Year Windows Mobile RIM Symbian iOS Android Bada Windows Phone Other Smartphones Total Smartphones
2014[27] - 0.6% / 0.4% - 15.4% / 10.2% 80.7% / 53.4% - 2.8% / 1.9% 0.5% / 0.3% 100.0% / 66.2%
2013[53] - 1.9% / 1.0% - 15.6% / 8.3% 78.4% / 42.0% - 3.2% / 1.7% 0.9% / 0.5% 100.0% / 57.6%
2012[53] - 5.0% / 2.0% - 19.1% / 7.4% 66.4% / 25.9% - 2.5% / 1.0% 6.9% / 2.7% 100.0% / 38.9%
2011 —
2010[54] - 16.0% / 3.0% 37.6% / 7.0% 15.7% / 2.9% 22.7% / 4.2% - 4.2% / 0.8% 3.8% / 0.7% 100.0% / 18.6%
2009[54] 8.7% / 1.2% 19.9% / 2.8% 46.9% / 6.7% 14.4% / 2.1% 3.9% / 0.6% - - 6.1% / 0.9% 100.0% / 14.2%
2008[55] 11.8% / 1.3% 16.6% / 1.9% 52.4% / 6.0% 8.2% / 0.9% 0.5% / 0.1% - - 10.5% / 1.2% 100.0% / 11.4%
2007[56] 12.0% / 1.3% 9.6% / 1.0% 63.5% / 6.7% 2.7% / 0.3% - - - 12.1% / 1.3% 100.0% / 10.6%


See table below for source data
IDC: World-wide smartphone shipments (millions of units; % of smartphones)
Quarter Android[30] Android iOS iOS Symbian[29] Symbian BlackBerry OS BlackBerry Linux[57] Linux Windows Phone Windows Phone Other Other Total
2014 Q4[58] 289.1 76.60% 74.5 19.70% - 0.00% 1.40 0.40% - 0.00% 10.70 2.80% 1.8 0.50% 377.5
2014 Q3[59] 283.0 84.37% 39.2 11.70% - 0.00% 1.68 0.50% - 0.00% 9.72 2.90% 2.0 0.60% 335.0
2014 Q2[60] 255.3 84.73% 35.2 11.68% - 0.00% 1.5 0.50% - 0.00% 7.4 2.46% 1.9 0.63% 301.3
2014 Q1[61] 233.4 83.06% 43.7 15.55% - 0.00% 1.4 0.50% - 0.00% 7.6 2.70% 1.7 0.60% 281.0
2013 Q4[62] 226.1 78.07% 51.0 17.61% - 0.00% 1.7 0.59% - 0.00% 8.8 3.04% 2.0 0.69% 289.6
2013 Q3[63] 211.6 81.04% 33.8 12.95% - 0.00% 4.5 1.72% - 0.00% 9.5 3.64% 1.7 0.65% 261.1
2013 Q2[64] 187.4 79.27% 31.2 13.20% 0.5 0.21% 6.8 2.88% 1.8 0.76% 8.7 3.68% 0.0 0.00% 236.4
2013 Q1[65] 162.1 74.98% 37.4 17.30% 1.2 0.56% 6.3 2.91% 2.1 0.97% 7.0 3.24% 0.1 0.05% 216.2
2012 Q4[66] 159.8 70.15% 47.8 20.98% 2.7 1.19% 7.4 3.25% 3.8 1.67% 6.0 2.63% 0.3 0.13% 227.8
2012 Q3[67] 136.0 75.10% 26.9 14.85% 4.1 2.26% 7.7 4.25% 2.8 1.55% 3.6 1.99% 0.0 0.00% 181.1
2012 Q2[68] 104.8 68.05% 26.0 16.88% 6.8 4.42% 7.4 4.81% 3.5 2.27% 5.4 3.51% 0.1 0.06% 154.0
2012 Q1[69] 89.9 59.03% 35.1 23.05% 10.4 6.83% 9.7 6.37% 3.5 2.30% 3.3 2.17% 0.4 0.26% 152.3
2011 Q4[66] 83.4 52.85% 36.3 23.00% 18.3 11.60% 12.8 8.11% 3.8 2.41% 2.4 1.52% 0.8 0.51% 157.8
2011 Q3[67] 67.7 57.32% 16.3 13.80% 17.3 14.65% 11.3 9.57% 3.9 3.30% 1.4 1.19% 0.1 0.08% 118.1
2011 Q2[68] 50.8 46.86% 20.4 18.82% 18.3 16.88% 12.5 11.53% 3.3 3.04% 2.5 2.31% 0.6 0.55% 108.4
2011 Q1[69] 36.7 36.12% 18.6 18.31% 26.4 25.98% 13.8 13.58% 3.2 3.15% 2.6 2.56% 0.3 0.30% 101.6

Market Share by Country or Region

Kantar Worldpanel: ComTech smartphone OS market share (% of smartphones)
Region USA EU5[70] China Australia
Quarter iOS Android RIM WP iOS Android RIM WP iOS Android RIM WP iOS Android RIM WP
2015 Q2[71] 30.5% 66.1% - 3.0% 17.5% 71.3% - 10.0% 20.1% 79.0% - 0.5% 34.6% 57.6% - 6.4%
2015 Q1[71] 36.5% 58.1% - 4.3% 20.3% 68.4% - 9.9% 26.1% 72.0% - 1.2% 38.4% 52.3% - 7.3%
2014 Q4[72] 47.7% 47.6% - 3.8% 24.1% 66.1% - 8.9% 21.5% 77.0% - 0.7% 45.1% 43.7% - 9.2%
2014 Q3[73] 32.6% 61.8% - 4.3% 15.4% 73.9% - 9.2% 15.2% 83.4% - 0.4% 34.7% 58.1% - 6.2%
2014 Q2[74] 31.5% 62.0% - 3.8% 15.3% 74.0% - 8.8% 12.8% 84.3% - 0.9% 25.5% 68.0% - 5.3%
2014 Q1[75] 35.9% 57.6% 0.7% 5.3% 19.2% 70.7% 1.1% 8.1% 17.9% 80.0% 0.1% 1.0% 33.1% 57.3% 1.0% 6.9%
2013 Q4[76] 43.9% 50.6% 0.4% 4.3% 18.5% 68.6% 1.5% 10.3% 19.0% 78.6% 0.1% 1.1% 35.2% 57.2% 0.8% 5.2%
2013 Q3[77] 35.9% 57.3% 1% 4.6% 14.6% 71.9% 2.3% 9.8% 13.8% 81.1% 0.1% 2.5% 32.9% 55.3% 1.3% 9.3%
2013 Q2[78] 42.5% 51.5% 1.1% 4% 18.5% 69.8% 2.2% 6.9% 24.7% 67.8% 0.1% 4.9% 27.6% 64.6% 0.3% 5.3%
2013 Q1[79] 43.7% 49.3% 0.9% 5.6% 19.4% 68.8% 2.7% 6.5% 24.6% 69.4% 0.3% 2% 31% 61.7% 0.5% 4.1%
2012 Q4[80] 51.2% 44.2% 1.1% 2.6% 25.6% 61.1% 4% 5.4% 21.9% 72.5% 0% 0.9% 38.4% 55.8% 0.5% 2.8%
2012 Q4[81] 35.7% 57.5% 2.1% 2.9% 16.5% 67.1% 5.9% 4.9% 18.6% 65.2% 0.1% 5.7% 23.2% 67.1% 0.6% 4.9%
2012 Q2[78] 39.2% 52.6% 4% 2.9% 16.2% 64.5% 7% 4.7% 26.7% 60.7% 0% 6.2% 27.5% 60.8% 1.3% 5.2%
2012 Q1[79] 44.6% 47.9% 2.6% 3.7% 20.4% 58.1% 8.1% 4.1% - - - - 33.8% 52.9% 0.8% 3.3%

Mobile internet traffic share

As of November 2013, mobile data usage showed 55.17% of mobile data traffic to be from iOS, 33.89% from Android, 4.49% from Java ME (Nokia S40), 4.12% from Symbian, 1.65% from Windows Phone and 1% from BlackBerry.[82] Many mobile browsers such as Internet Explorer Mobile, Firefox for Mobile, and Google Chrome can be switched to “Desktop view” by users, which identifies devices with the analogous desktop versions of those browsers. In these cases, the mobile usage would be excluded from these statistics.

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