Android Is The Platform Of Choice In The Developing World

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		Tech Science Entertainment Wall Street Markets Strategy Sports Lifestyle Politics Law International Video Latest Friday, June 22, 2012 Android Is The Platform Of Choice In The Developing World This chart comes from Business Insider Intelligence, a new research and and analysis service focused on the mobile and Internet industries. Sign up for a free trial here. App developers in North America prefer to build for Apple's iOS — that's where the money is. But the story is quite different in other parts of the world. According to a new report from market analysis and strategy firm VisionMobile, Android is strongest with app makers in the developing world. The survey included more than 1,500 developers from all around the world. The results are a direct outgrowth of Android's strong international market share. Unlike the U.S., many foreign markets do not have carrier subsidies, which makes the lower price of Android handsets more attractive. Unfortunately for Google and its Android partners, today most app downloads come from users in developed nations where iOS rules. However, most of the growth in smartphones is going to come from the developing world, where penetration is still very small. If Android can solidify early gains in these regions, it could remain the dominant platform worldwide. Read » Also On SAI Today: And Now Facebook's Stock Is Up Nearly 30% From Its Low, Closing In On IPO Price... 12 Important Questions Every Startup Has To Ask When Hiring Google's Maps And Commerce Group Is In A CRAZY Level Of Disarray The Microsoft Surface Tablet Is Going To Be A Total Flop Advertisement CHART OF THE DAY: A Great Example Of Android's Monetization Problem CHART OF THE DAY: How Much Money Microsoft Has Lost On The Xbox CHART OF THE DAY: Here's How Fast Square Is Growing Share this: Facebook Twitter Digg Reddit StumbleUpon LinkedIn The email address for your subscription is: ipat39@gmail.com Change Your Email Address | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Subscribe to the SAI RSS Feed Business Insider. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

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