The little green Google monster is making gains, and has finally gazumped Apple’s forbidden fruit. Android OS passed Apple’s iOS in new purchases in Q2’s results, the first time this has occurred since the two systems have been going head-to-head. The figures will be of particular interest to gaming firms, after the news that mobile gaming is set to sky-rocket over the coming years.
However, the results don’t take into account the release of the iPhone 4, which had only been out a week at the time. Think of it like facing Roger Federer with one hand tied behind his back. Read more.