Google has released its latest Android distribution figures, and it looks like Android Lollipop has had a significant increase since the last figures were released. It is now on almost 10% of all Android devices, marking a notable rise in its adoption.
The last Android distribution figures showed that Android Lollipop was on around 5% of devices. This has now increased to 9.7%, indicating a substantial growth in a relatively short period. This increase can be attributed to several factors, including the release of new devices pre-installed with Lollipop and updates rolled out to existing devices.
Android KitKat and Jelly Bean Distribution
While Lollipop has seen an increase, Android KitKat distribution has dropped down to 39.8%. This decline is expected as newer versions of Android are released and adopted by users. KitKat, which was once the dominant version, is gradually being replaced by more recent updates.
Jelly Bean, another older version of Android, is now on 39.2% of Android smartphones and tablets. Despite being an older version, Jelly Bean still maintains a significant share of the market. This could be due to the fact that many older devices that are still in use today are not capable of upgrading to newer versions of Android.
Older Android Versions
Android Ice Cream Sandwich is currently on 5.3% of devices. This version, which was released in 2011, introduced a number of significant changes to the Android platform, including a new user interface and improved performance. However, its share has been steadily declining as users upgrade to newer versions.
Android Gingerbread, which was released in 2010, is still on 5.7% of devices. Despite its age, Gingerbread continues to be used on a small percentage of devices, likely due to its compatibility with older hardware that cannot support newer versions of Android.
Froyo, one of the oldest versions of Android, is now on just 0.3% of all devices. This version, which was released in 2010, has largely been phased out as newer versions have become available. The small percentage of devices still running Froyo are likely older models that have not been updated or replaced.
The distribution of these older versions highlights the fragmentation within the Android ecosystem. Unlike iOS, where updates are rolled out to all compatible devices simultaneously, Android updates are often dependent on device manufacturers and carriers. This can result in a wide range of Android versions being used at any given time.
You can find out more information about the latest Android distribution figures over at Google at the link below.
Source Android Developers
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