Android is Now the Most Popular Mobile Operating System in the World

Android Surpasses BlackBerry OS as the Most Popular Mobile Operating System in the World

In 2011, Google’s Android mobile operating system surpassed BlackBerry OS as the most popular mobile operating system in the world. This marked a significant milestone for the smartphone industry, one which many had predicted given the increasing popularity of Android devices.

The tipping point for Android was due to its open source nature, which allowed it to quickly expand its reach across multiple hardware providers and operators. This in turn enabled device manufacturers to customize Android handsets according to their own design specifications, giving them an advantage over BlackBerry’s more limited choices. Additionally, Android’s open platform provided users with access to tens of thousands of applications.

This rise in popularity has made Android the go-to choice for many companies investing in the smartphone market. The ubiquity of Android devices has also helped spur competition between device makers, leading to better quality and lower cost handsets.

Going forward, Android is well equipped to remain the world’s most popular mobile operating system. With its rich application ecosystem and ever continual improvements to its capabilities, Android will only continue to grow.