Apple's iPad to slip behind Google Android tablets – research companyMarch 13, 2013 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Apple's iPad is expected to slip behind tablets running Google Android this year for the first time, as Apple cedes more of its market share to the competition, Digital Spy said. Research company IDC has said iPad shipments are expected to account for 46% of the tablet market in 2013, down from 51% last year. By the end of this year, Android tablets are predicted to increase their market share from 42% last year to 49%, giving them a dominant position. Apple's iPad, with its 9.7-inch screen, has led the tablet market since its launch in 2010, but that started to change in 2012. The Android slate market was particularly boosted by the success of Google's Nexus 7 and Amazon's Kindle Fire devices, both of which have 7-inch screens, good technical specs, and the Android ecosystem, all for a cheaper price than the iPad. Meanwhile, Apple's main iPad is being challenged by Microsoft's Surface and other Windows devices. IDC expects tablets running Windows 8 to grow their market share from 1% last year to 7.4% by 2017. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |