Android, Apple Own 80% of Global Smartphone Market: Microsoft's Share, 2.2%

24.05.2012

"Windows Mobile/Windows Phone has yet to make significant inroads in the worldwide smartphone market, but 2012 should be considered a ramp-up year for to boost volumes," IDC noted.

"Until Nokia speeds the cadence of its smartphone releases or more vendors launch their own Windows Phone-powered smartphones, IDC anticipates slow growth for the operating system," it said.

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