Platform fragmentation (Android, Apple iOS, Win 8, etc...) will continue for some time, but Android has had a very good 12-month period, and has increased their market share to 75% of the worldwide smartphone market. That is a leap from 57.5% a year ago.
Apple also saw an increase in share, from a modest 13.8% to 14.9%. With Windows 8 being rolled out, we'll see what part of the share they grab for themselves.
What we see with phones now, is also being played out in the tablet market. Look for tablets to be the Xmas present this season. Does the new iPad Mini catch on? Will the Surface Tablet make the splash that MS is gambling on? Can Android do for tabs what it has done for smartphones?
The biggest question is how this affects all of us... publishers, teachers, students and consumers. Without any one platform establishing itself as the predominant stakeholder, we need to be flexible and attend to all users, all platforms and all devices.
That's where I am putting my money!
More info on Android market share
MS goes all-in with Win 8
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