The end of 2014

The end of 2014 did not seem like a good time for gait Android operating system on the market. Android shipments in the last quarter of 2014 reached 205.56 million units mentioned throughout the world.

Although it looks great, it was mentioned figure decreased by 5% compared to the previous quarter to reach 217.49 million units. In fact, usually the end of the year is the highest time for shipment of goods because it coincided with the period of Christmas and New Year holidays.

Citing Phone Arena, Android shipments decline was due to the success achieved by the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Both new series of iPhone is considered successful captivate Android users because the screen measuring 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches.

Apple mentioned managed to ship as many as 74.5 million iPhones during the final quarter of 2014. The number was recorded an increase of 90% from the previous quarter to reach 39.72 million units.

According to ABI research institutions, Android decline like a blessing also for Windows Phone. Microsoft's mobile platform was also reportedly up 19% from 9.02 million units in the third quarter so 10.7 million units in the final quarter of 2014.

The research institute also reported overall smartphone shipments rose to 378 million units in the fourth quarter. The number was increased by 7% from the third quarter to reach 354.44 million units.