Android 11 has 10 times more users than Google's latest version
According to the latest Android distribution figures, Android 17 – the latest version of the mobile OS – is installed on just 0.9% of devices worldwide. Android 16 owns the lion's share of distribution at 25.4%, followed by Android 15 with a 14.7% stake. Android 13, which shipped way back... Read Entire Article
Google's Android operating system continues to face fragmentation challenges, despite efforts to improve it over the years. The latest figures show that Android 17, the most recent version, is installed on only 0.9% of devices globally. The older versions of Android 16, 15, 13, 12, and 11 make up a significant portion of the market share, with Android 16 leading at 25.4%, followed by Android 15 at 14.7%, Android 13 at 11.8%, Android 12 at 9.6%, and Android 11 on 10 times more users than the latest version.
In stark contrast, iOS sees a more cohesive distribution, with around 15% of Apple mobile users running iOS 27 and nearly half using iOS 26. This discrepancy highlights the difference in control between Google and Apple, where iOS devices are controlled entirely by Apple, ensuring timely updates across all devices. Customized versions of Android, on the other hand, often delay updates, leaving some devices vulnerable to security risks and lacking the latest features.
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