Image: ColorOS 11 on Android 11
It has been six months since Google released Android 11 for the world and we are already seeing it on a lot of phones. Whether it be an expensive flagship or a mass-market midrange phone from last year, chances are that it may already be on Android 11, or getting it soon. While Google is yet to release its official distribution numbers, a research report now suggests that Android 11 has the fastest adoption rate in the US. Also Read - Oppo F19 gets India launch date, specifications and other details leaked online
According to research data from StatCounter (via Android Authority), Android 11 has claimed the fastest adoption rates when compared to older versions of Android. Moreover, the report also states that Android 11 currently holds a total of 25 percent market share in the US for both mobile and tablet devices category. However, it is Android 10 with a share of 33 percent in the US that holds a dominant position. Also Read - Oppo A54 with Optimi
Android 11 reportedly has the fastest-growing adoption rate.
According to StatCounter, over 20% of phones in the US are currently running the latest software.
Comparatively, Android 10’s adoption rate stood at 8.2% after 10 months of its release.
Google’s faster rollout initiatives for Android seem to be paying off. According to data from StatCounter (via
derStandard), Android 11 has the fastest adoption rate compared to all previous Android versions.
Over 20% of phones in the US are currently running the latest Android version, as per the website. The software has almost crossed Android 9 in terms of market share and is already inching to take over Android 10’s distribution numbers.
Android 12: Everything we know about Google s next mobile OS update
Android 12: Everything we know about Google s next mobile OS update
The upcoming Android 12 has been subjected to a plethora of leaks. To keep you updated, we decided to stack up everything we know so far about the upcoming version of Android.
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Photo Credit- Mika Baumeister, Android 11
HIGHLIGHTS The home screen UI feels cleaner on new Android, as per initial leaks.
Android 12 may get a dedicated gaming mode.
Despite Android s supremacy in the OS market, the number of smartphones running the latest Android version is pretty scarce. Inconsistency of upgrades on Android has been haunting Google since its inception. To fix this situation, Google released Project Treble along with Android 8 (Oreo) back in 2017.
The speed at which Samsung keeps getting better at delivering regular Android updates to its smartphones is becoming quite a sight to behold. - SamMobile
Bad updates have been a thing on Android for years and years. If we want to actually see real change, maybe it's time for Google to step in and take control.