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0 pointsOletros13y ago0 comments

You know that, shockingly, there is a world outside USA?

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sbuk13y ago· 2 in thread

Ah, the "that's only true for the US..." meme, which always lacks any kind of graph or reputable article supporting the assertion. I don't actually disbelieve it at all - Samsung have a lot of different devices on sale - but the trite assertion that 'marketshare = victory!' is entirely pointless. No, I won't search for it myself. You asserted it, so the burden of proof lies with you.

fpgeek13y ago

Here's some relatively recent worldwide estimates: http://blog.laptopmag.com/android-powers-devices-worldwide

You might want to pay particular attention to the device category Android is running away with. I found it surprising.

Separately, the timing of that article (dated April 8, 2013) makes its manipulation transparent. Talking about Android's US market share peaking mere weeks before the 2013 flagships (GS4, HTC One) land is almost as stupid as claiming the iPhone has peaked based on the quarter before the new model is released. Of course, the bases are covered because they mention the GS4 launch lower down, but somehow that isn't reflected in the clickbait title.

OletrosOP13y ago

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130516005342/en/Andr...

TheLegace13y ago

And what do the masses have to say about the quality of software and development. Especially those markets that have been largely abandoned. I'm look at you Russia, China, Philippines.

Just look at the factory videos by the guy from ARMDevices.net they are selling $61 android tablets to Philippines, Russia and other developing countries. I watched those last week, what happens the other day I see my mom get one of those.

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