android Marshmallow, Google’s latest major update to its mobile operating system, appears to have got off to a slow start, with official figures showing it is installed on just 0.3% of all active Android phones.
The platform’s rollout only began last month, and is yet to be released on devices from the likes of Samsung, Huawei and LG. HTC’s new One A9 runs the platform, but does not go on sale until later this month.
That means this figure only covers Nexus devices compatible with Marshmallow. However, the low adoption rate will once again raise questions about Android’s fragmented nature, especially with Google said to be ready to impose standardised chipsets in order to improve its standing against Apple’s iOS.
The wider figures show 2014’s Android Lollipop on just shy of 26% of all Android phones. 2013’s Android KitKat remains number one on 38%.
Those numbers show the tall order Google faces in order to get its OS into shape. It may take more than an improved feature set to do so, with manufacturers needing to be brought in line to ensure smoother, more timely updates.
The platform’s rollout only began last month, and is yet to be released on devices from the likes of Samsung, Huawei and LG. HTC’s new One A9 runs the platform, but does not go on sale until later this month.
That means this figure only covers Nexus devices compatible with Marshmallow. However, the low adoption rate will once again raise questions about Android’s fragmented nature, especially with Google said to be ready to impose standardised chipsets in order to improve its standing against Apple’s iOS.
The wider figures show 2014’s Android Lollipop on just shy of 26% of all Android phones. 2013’s Android KitKat remains number one on 38%.
Those numbers show the tall order Google faces in order to get its OS into shape. It may take more than an improved feature set to do so, with manufacturers needing to be brought in line to ensure smoother, more timely updates.
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