Here is the latest monthly breakdown of Android platform share, for July, from Google. The figures show which versions of Android are actually being used ‘out in the wild’. As always, the stats are based on active devices interacting with Google Play over the period of a week. The most notable stat this month is that Nougat (Android version 7.x) finally passes the 10% mark. ...
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The only headline of note is continuing progress of Nougat (Android version 7.x), which almost reaches a 10% share.
While waiting at a London bus stop the other day, I was pleased to see an interactive video screen that was running Android.
The fragmentation of Android, and the inability - or reluctance - of handset manufacturers and telcos to issue system updates - is the biggest criticism faced by Android.
Samsung is officially rolling out its Samsung Pay mobile payment system in the UK, to rival Android Pay, which launched almost exactly a year ago, and Apple Pay.
The main takeaway is the continued progress of Nougat (Android version 7.x) after its long delay in even registering on the radar.
Huawei's HiKey 960 development platform aims to support the latest ARM technology for Android Open Source Project (AOSP) developers.
An interesting development for Android Pay - it is now supported by PayPal, tying it in with the popular online payment platform.
The main takeaway for April is Nougat (Android version 7.x) doubling its share. Note, however, it's an increase from a very small base.
Electronics Weekly
