Chitika Insights has been following the progress of the Windows 8 launch dating back to 2011, when usage was significantly below the newly touted levels. Now that the Windows 8 Consumer Preview has had some time to gain a foothold in the market, Chitika Insights has conducted a new research study to determine its current rate of adoption in the U.S and Canada.
Category: Operating System
Study: Search Traffic Pattern Investigation by Device Operating System
For the last decade, search engines have been internet users’ best friends, making any question that comes to mind immediately addressable with the best relevant answers. Developments in technology have made search engine results more qualified and useful, leading to a rapidly growing demand for their use. Chitika Insights decided to take a look into search traffic trends depending on the operating system.
Update: Mac OS X Mountain Lion Preview Takes .06% share of all Mac OS X Traffic
Mac OS X, the Unix-based operating system running on all Apple computers since 2002 is a major part of the brand image, carefully cultured by the company over the course of a decade. All releases of Mac OS X are named after big cats (Cheetah, Jaguar, and Snow Leopard to name a few), lending itself to a slight spot of irony as Apple has become one of the largest predators in the personal computing space.
Still Screaming for Ice Cream: Android’s Latest OS Running on 1.54% of Devices
On November 12th, 2011 the latest Android OS, Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) became officially available as an open source download, and on December 15th, 2011, it made its public debut. Three months later, the Nexus S (the earlier flagship Google Phone) is the only device which has received official over-the-air updates to Ice Cream Sandwich. One might blame Google for lacking an effective distribution plan or failing to provide manufacturers’ early access to the OS – however, the problem may be deeper seeded than that.
Study: PlayBook OS 2.0 Running on 43% of Eligible Devices after One Week in Market
The BlackBerry PlayBook entered the tablet market with a bit of a struggle over 2011. Amid heavy competition on all fronts, it seems that users expected more out of the device, perhaps solely based on the legacy of RIM alone. The PlayBook simply was missing many of the functions that Blackberry users have come to know and love.
Demise of the PC? Windows Web Browsing Market Share Declines by 10% in Six Months
As reported last week, Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS passed their desktop operating system (Mac OS) in web browsing market for the first time in history. According to new research from Canalys, smartphone shipments overtook personal computers in 2011, moving 487.7 million units over the course of the year, compared to 414.6 million PCs.
Android OS Fragmentation Continues: Ice Cream Sandwich Present on Only 1.12% of Devices
Android’s open nature is one of its key draws, for developers and users alike. The flexibility of its open standards provides incentive for developers to utilize the platform, given its reach to such a wide range of devices. In comparison, Android’s largest competitor, Apple’s iOS is a tightly controlled system, all its development held firmly under Apple’s management.
iOS passes Mac OS in Share of Web Traffic Propelled by Sales for Mobile and Tablet Devices
Apple sold a historic number of mobile devices in 2011. IDC reports that in 2011, Apple shipped 93.2 iPhone units and sold an impressive 40 million+ iPad units. In Q4 alone, Apple sold 17.07 million iPhones, 11.12 million iPads, 6.62 million iPods but only 4.89 million Macs.
On the Brink of Apple Earnings Report: A Look at iPad and iOS Performance
On January 24th at 5PM EST, Apple is scheduled to release their Q1 earnings report after the end of the trading day. Analyst expectations are up after a strong holiday season, despite a disappointing Q4. Apple is projected to report revenues of $38.73 per share and earnings per share of $9.97 – buoyed by robust sales of both the iPhone and iPad.
Gingerbread Dominates Android OS Market with 67% Share
When Google acquired Android Inc. in 2005, many thought Google was making a risky endeavor into an industry unfamiliar to them. Flash forward to 2011—where Android is a dominant force in the mobile industry, and those initial concerns are now long forgotten whispers.