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iPad leads tablet race

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:59

According to global research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), Apple’s tablet computer (iPad) market share rose to 68.3% of the worldwide market up from 65.7% in the first quarter of 2011.

By comparison, in the same period the number of tablet devices sold by those operating an Android system fell to 26.8% from 34%. It’s important to take into account the number of devices using the Android system.

Industry analysts forecast a year-on-year growth of the tablet device with the iPad and its follow up devices maintaining their positions as industry leaders.

(Source: YUDU)