Android devices reach 550 000 activations per day

PanARMENIAN.Net - Google CEO Larry Page released some numbers about the company's growth in the mobile space during the investor's call for Q2 2011.

Android devices are now being activated 550,000 times per day, up from the 500,000 that Android chief Andy Rubin reported just a couple of weeks ago, MobileBurn website for mobile and cell phone reviews reported.

In addition to the accelerated growth of activations, Google says that there are now over 400 devices on the market worldwide that are powered by Android, and that Android devices in total number over 135 million.

The Android Market is on pace to catch up to Apple's iTunes App Store as well, as there are now over 6 billion reported app downloads from the Market, compared to the 15 billion downloaded from the App Store. The Android Market is home to 250,000 apps, while the App Store holds onto its lead with 425,000 apps.

With the number of devices activated each day going up every few weeks, it looks like Android will continue to lead the smartphone market for some time.