Apple continues to lose tablet share to Android
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31 Comments
12. Droid_X_Doug posted on 28 Nov 2012, 15:44 14 1
And hopefully the new competition will spur Apple to up its game. Like starting with a new UI.
13. Ravail posted on 28 Nov 2012, 16:11 11 3
Lol i wouldn't count on it with Apple's track record.. Instead they would rather sue people then out-innovate them.
17. JeffdaBeat posted on 28 Nov 2012, 18:08 3 4
Steve Jobs is dead. The guy in charge of iOS has been fired. Going by their "track record" would be a bit unwise.
21. theBankRobber posted on 28 Nov 2012, 19:28 3 0
Um get your info right next time. The guy in charge of APPLE IOS MAPS WAS FIRED. OOPS sorry for your your miss understanding.
22. theBankRobber posted on 28 Nov 2012, 19:30 0 0
Im sure no fan of apple except their ipods but if your going to trash talk, make sure you have your facts correct
28. Nadr1212 posted on 28 Nov 2012, 22:51 0 0
That last sentence was a known fact by ALL of us, and we all know it!
30. PhenomFaz posted on 30 Nov 2012, 20:45 0 0
Slowly but surely the inevitable will come to pass....The Fall of Apple has Begun!
2. anywherehome posted on 28 Nov 2012, 14:16 3 6
Let's common sense wins again with tablets like with phones has already won
9. CellularNinja posted on 28 Nov 2012, 14:47 4 0
The Transformer Series is definitely giving the iPad a run for its money. Especially in the productivity department.
10. Aeires (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2012, 14:50 3 1
I see the N10 also giving it a run because the price and screen resolution are incredible.
Likely businesses will shift to W8 tablets also, so there's that aspect to consider as well.
15. CellularNinja posted on 28 Nov 2012, 17:25 4 0
Agreed. I am getting a Nexus 10 with productivity in mind. If money was no factor, I would get the Transformer Infinity for the keyboard, but the price of the Nexus 10 is too good to resist.
4. sats.mine2k4 posted on 28 Nov 2012, 14:26 8 0
With tablets like the Nexus 10 leading the way... Android is in safe hands...
5. bigdawg23 posted on 28 Nov 2012, 14:36 6 1
I have had an iPad for nearly three years. Time came to upgrade to a faster device. I played with all options and still went with iPad 4. I have owned many Android devices and the apps still not utilizing larger screens or tablets is bother some. I also travel a lot and have movies and tv shows on iTunes. Googles limited library in the Playstore is still surprising.
End of the day it becomes personal preference. I cam very close to going with Transformer Prime TF700 but changed my mind.
16. joey_sfb posted on 28 Nov 2012, 17:48 3 0
Personal preference, i respect that. I only resent Apple business tactic thermonuclear my foot. Its called running a decent business.
If apple ever exist in the 1800's, we will still be struck at the stone age.
6. CivicSi89 posted on 28 Nov 2012, 14:44 8 0
Well the iPad Mini did it for them. Honestly. What can they do after the iPad? With the OS Being so closed and their hardware being so "apple" They will keep making it thinner and whatnot until they come out with the iPad 7. Which will be as thin as a leaf...This is what i love about android. Variety. Want a bigger screen. You got it. Want Crazy high definition. You Got it. Want a powerhouse? You Got it. Want a cheap tablet? yep. theres one out there too. Android give you the power of choice and price. I have nothing against apple. But in terms of design and OS. They have officially hit a wall. Their maps and that iPad Mini proved that.
11. CellularNinja posted on 28 Nov 2012, 14:50 5 0
Well said. I am interested to see what their 'next big thing' is. As you said, I believe they have hit somewhat of a barrier as they are trying to come out with something new to revolutionize the market, but may be struggling to do so. Their products are slightly stagnating, but as long as they keep adding just enough to make the next one worth buying, they will be okay for awhile.
20. user312 posted on 28 Nov 2012, 18:35 2 0
I'm pretty sure that the "the next big thing" quote belongs to Samsung. Also what you said "but as long as they keep adding just enough to make the next one worth buying, they will be okay for awhile." they do that, they just give each new product a new version of ios. They dont really do anything internally though.
25. CellularNinja posted on 28 Nov 2012, 20:03 0 0
Yes, I know that Samsung started that phrase, that's why I said "their" 'next big thing' is.
And I don't like that they barely add new stuff, but I'm just stating what I believe to be the facts. That they will still survive for a little while without actually doing anything major.
27. nnaatthhaannx2 posted on 28 Nov 2012, 21:14 0 0
I'm fine with Apple making an iPad Mini, but not with the way in which they did it.
Other than size, it is no different than the iPad 2.
Same processor, screen resolution, same apps, everything.... except screen size. (and maybe camera for those creeps that use a camera on a tablet)
If they made it more useful and actually different than a full sized iPad, it might make sense.
The Nexus 7 is ENTIRELY different when compared to the N10. The main orientation of the devices are different (lanscape vs portrait).
7. CellularNinja posted on 28 Nov 2012, 14:46 2 1
It makes sense. Android has finally been consistently bringing some very competitive offerings to the table! With the two-headed monster of quality low priced options like Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD, and high-end/great value tablets like the Nexus 10, Android is sure to eventually at least level the scale. Eventually...
14. Stuntman posted on 28 Nov 2012, 17:05 0 0
These are Q3 numbers. From the news about sales over Black Friday, Apple seems to be selling a lot. The trend may reverse once Q4 numbers come in.
18. blingblingthing posted on 28 Nov 2012, 18:12 2 0
The black Friday numbers were good bit a decline from last year. Plus remember the tablet market is growing.
19. InspectorGadget80 posted on 28 Nov 2012, 18:33 0 0
Yep thanks to the NEXUS 7 quality price of 249$ still think 300$ is expensive for a 7" tablet. As for me I'm waiting for the 2nd NEXUS 7 with Key Lime 5.0 next year
23. Friendlysky posted on 28 Nov 2012, 19:33 0 0
Well Done Google. Yaaaaaaaahoooooooooooooooooooooo?
24. MC1123 posted on 28 Nov 2012, 19:33 0 0
i dont know... maybe apple might be the loser again.. if they dont make new marketing!
26. networkdood posted on 28 Nov 2012, 20:16 0 0
The ipad just is not the best tablet out there - just the most memorable and marketable....slowly, change is a-coming and APPLE will not like it one bit.
29. nyuvo posted on 29 Nov 2012, 03:51 0 0
Am i right to point out that statement that Apple has taken top spot with market share is misleading. They only had a higher percentage of market sales for the given period didn't they? Android still has by far a greater number of devices in users hands compared to the iPhone.
31. molanjames posted on 06 Dec 2012, 09:38 0 0
Apple still has growth.. Still has 60% of the market. The market is flooded with crappy tablets that people pick up cheap with Android crapwear
