This post takes a trip down memory lane, exploring mobile operating system usage statistics from 2018 and earlier. While the data may not reflect the current market landscape, it provides valuable insights into the evolution of mobile technology.
Smartphones Take the Lead (Pre-2018)
In 2006, a time before Android and iOS dominated, only a fraction of phones were smartphones. By 2018's first quarter, smartphones had captured a whopping 48.9% of the global market share, with iOS trailing behind at 19.1%. Other operating systems barely registered, holding a meager 0.03% share.
Mobile Majority Emerges (Pre-2018)
According to StatCounter, web use statistics indicated a global shift towards mobile dominance – smartphones alone surpassed desktop usage in December 2016. Interestingly, some regions like India were already leading the mobile wave, with smartphone web use exceeding 80% by 2018.
While desktops remained popular in certain areas like the United States, it was clear that mobile devices were quickly becoming the preferred platform for web browsing and internet access.
Data Considerations
It's important to remember that this data is from 2018 and earlier. The mobile OS landscape has undoubtedly changed significantly since then. Android and iOS likely hold an even greater market share today, and other players may have emerged.
This blog post serves as a historical snapshot, highlighting the incredible growth and dominance of mobile operating systems in the past decade.
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