Google has announced its latest Android distribution figures, and the latest figures cover the two-week period up until the 4th of September. According to these figures, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is now on 20.8 percent of all Android devices.
This has increased from 15.9 percent back in August. Next up is Android Honeycomb, which is on 2.1 percent of devices, followed by Android Gingerbread, which is on 57.2 percent of devices.
The Gingerbread distribution has dropped again since the last figures were released. We also have Android 2.2 Froyo on 14 percent, Eclair on 3.7 percent, and Donut and Cupcake on 0.4 percent and 0.2 percent respectively.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Adoption
The rise in the adoption of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is significant. This version brought a host of new features and improvements over its predecessors, including a revamped user interface, improved multitasking, and better performance. The increase from 15.9 percent to 20.8 percent indicates that more users and manufacturers are updating their devices to this version. This could be due to the fact that many new devices released during this period came with Ice Cream Sandwich pre-installed, and existing devices received updates.
Older Versions and Their Decline
Android Gingerbread, which once dominated the Android landscape, is now on a steady decline. With 57.2 percent of devices still running this version, it is clear that a significant portion of the Android user base is still on older hardware that may not support newer versions. However, the drop in Gingerbread’s share is a positive sign that users are gradually moving to more recent versions of the OS.
Android 2.2 Froyo, which is on 14 percent of devices, and Android 2.1 Eclair, on 3.7 percent, are also seeing declines. These versions are quite outdated and lack many of the features and security improvements found in newer versions. The minimal presence of Donut and Cupcake, at 0.4 percent and 0.2 percent respectively, shows that these very early versions are almost phased out.
Introduction of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
We also get some information on the latest version of Google’s mobile OS, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. This version is now on a total of 1.2 percent of all Android devices. Although this is a small percentage, it is expected to grow as more devices receive updates and new devices are launched with Jelly Bean pre-installed. Jelly Bean introduced several enhancements, such as Project Butter for smoother performance, Google Now for predictive search, and an improved notification system.
The adoption rate of Jelly Bean is crucial for developers and users alike, as it brings a more refined and responsive user experience. The relatively low percentage at this stage is typical for a new release, but it is anticipated to increase significantly in the coming months.
The latest Android distribution figures show a positive trend towards newer versions of the OS, with Ice Cream Sandwich seeing a notable increase in adoption. The decline of older versions like Gingerbread, Froyo, and Eclair indicates a gradual shift towards more modern and feature-rich versions of Android. The introduction of Jelly Bean, although currently on a small percentage of devices, is expected to gain traction and further enhance the Android ecosystem. For more detailed information, you can visit the Android Developers Blog.
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