Operating systems, despite being essential for the devices we use every day, also present a series of problems such as fragmentation. As we have recalled on other occasions, the main platforms must cope with the existence of many other systems inspired by them, especially Android, which in the long run can cause compatibility failures between devices and which ultimately generate doubts and confusion. about the true figures of adoption of the platforms among other conflicts. With the publication of the first results of some companies, data have also appeared on the true implementation of the most powerful software in the world.
Today we are going to tell you about the last data on receiving nougat y Windows 10 by the public between the last months of 2016 and January of this year. As usual, there are multiple nuances that must be taken into account and also, a war of figures between the data offered by the creators of the operating systems and, on the other hand, those provided by independent companies specialized in also auditing the sales of terminals of a multitude of companies or the real benefits obtained by them. During the following lines we will try to see what is the real state of health of the youngest members of the green robot family and those from Redmond and what their evolution may be in the short term.
Nougat does not finish booting
We start by talking about Android. The history of this operating system has been characterized since its inception by a very curious situation: The launch of new versions does not cause a massive reception quickly, but rather there are gradual jumps in which little by little the terminals receive previous updates of versions immediately prior to the latest. This means that, for example, as stated softpedia, nougat I have only accumulated one 0,7 fee approximate market market in recent days despite 30% of its predecessor, Marshmallow. However, the leader is still Lollipop, which between 5.0 and 5.1, brings together 33% of all Android terminals that work in the world, about 400 million devices.
The causes
Android is the system that suffers the most from the phenomenon of fragmentation. Every year comes out one remake green robot software, hindering effective adoption of the latest platforms while leaving little leeway for users to adapt to the old ones. On the other hand, companies tend to launch the most up-to-date terminals during the first technological appointments of the year, which can be another important inconvenience to stop their adoption if we take into account that, as we mentioned a few lines above, those of Mountain View tend to expand the software in August or September of each year.
The case for Windows 10
Those of Redmond have corrected multiple errors that in versions like Windows 8, aroused criticism from millions of users and left Microsoft with an almost residual share in tablets and smartphones. With Windows 10, they seem to have once again captured the interest of consumers and this has resulted in not only an average of 400 million terminals with this software during 2016, but also, in some more ambitious goals that aim to reach 1.000 million devices in about 3 years. At first glance, this may seem positive, but what is behind it?
Microsoft data
In this case, the conflict between the figures offered by one and the other is more evident. Those of Redmond offer a series of graphs in which they affirm that currently, the 46% of all terminals with Windows, they run with the version 10 as they also count from softpedia. The free support to update to the latter from 7 and 8.1 on the occasion of the anniversary of this platform, seems to be the cause of this increase. However, consultancies like NetMarketShare, which has been consolidated for years in scrutinizing the market shares of both software and terminals, reduces this percentage to approximately 25%.
What could give you the greatest advantage?
When it comes to talking about professional tablets, Windows It has an advantage over the rest of its competitors. This may be a vein to which those from Redmond can cling to achieve a greater implementation of version 10. However, in the smaller formats, they still have pending the conquest of some users accustomed to Android. The latest Microsoft features in things like Virtual Reality or intelligent personal assistants, may be other elements that the firm could use to further consolidate itself in these media after negative 2015 and 2016 years.
Once again, you have been able to see how the most used operating systems hide a multitude of nuances that, on the one hand, can overshadow their trajectory but at the same time, highlights weaknesses that can be corrected to guarantee an easier path for the next few years. . Do you think that during technology fairs or events like the ones that Google will hold in May, we will be able to see new advances that will consolidate the latest software or have no room for maneuver in the face of the possible presentation of new versions? You have more related information available, such as a thermometer on the interest of users in Android and Windows so that you can give your own opinion.