Research firm Canalys is today reporting a surge in the worldwide shipments of Android smartphones. Thanks to Android-based products from HTC, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericssion, LG and others, smartphones running the Android operating system grew 886% worldwide in Q2 2010.
Also in the U.S., the largest smartphone market in the world, Android devices collectively represented a 34% share of the market during the quarter. With growth of 851%, Android became the largest smartphone platform in the country.
Says Canalys VP and principal analyst, Chris Jones, the latest data "clearly reveals the impressive momentum Android is gaining in markets around the world." He notes how heavily carriers are promoting the Android devices, like Verizon Wireless with its line of Droids, for example. "These products have been well received by the market, with consumers eager to download and engage with mobile applications and services, such as Internet browsing, social networking, games and navigation," he says.
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