chieving High Adoption Rates: iOS 16 Dominates the Market
In the fast-paced world of mobile operating systems, Apple’s iOS continues to outshine Android in terms of rapid adoption and consistent performance. Unlike Android, which relies on various manufacturer skins that require customization for each new version, iOS remains steadfast in its seamless integration of hardware and software, a key advantage that Apple holds.
It should come as no surprise, then, that iOS 16, initially launched in September of last year, already boasts an impressive 81% installation rate across all iPhones in circulation. If we narrow our focus to iPhones released within the past four years, this figure skyrockets to an astounding 90%.
Breaking down the statistics further, we find that 13% of all iPhones (and 8% of those released in the last four years) still operate on iOS 15, while the remaining devices cling to earlier iterations of the iOS ecosystem.
Turning our attention to the tablet realm, iPadOS 16 commands a solid 71% market share among all iPads, closely trailed by 20% of iPads running iPadOS 15. For iPads introduced within the past four years, iPadOS 16 captures a dominant 76% slice of the market, with iPadOS 15 claiming 18%.
To put these numbers into perspective, the most recent data from Google, released in April, indicates that Android 13—the latest version introduced in August—merely manages to reach 12% of all Android devices.
In conclusion, iOS continues to outpace its Android counterpart in terms of widespread adoption and timely updates, largely due to Apple’s meticulous control over both the hardware and software aspects. The remarkable success of iOS 16, permeating 81% of iPhones and 71% of iPads, showcases Apple’s commitment to delivering an exceptional user experience and maintaining a clear edge in the ever-evolving mobile landscape.
