Android fragmentation and updates, Google Fi device usage and Android TV, Apple TV usage



At the core of this new reportApteligent highlights the Android ecosystem by reviewing fragmentation, Google Fi device usage, crashes that are isolated to specific devices and operating systems (OSs), Android TV versus Apple TV usage, and which device manufacturers are the quickest to push out Android updates to their users. 


Insights in this report can be helpful to developers, product managers and for organizations, when it comes to make informed, fact-based, and future business decisions. 

Among Key findings from the report, we have:
  • Android is no longer fragmented
    • 93% of all Android traffic comes from KitKat, Lollipop, and Marshmallow, which is relatively similar to iOS, where 97% of traffic comes from iOS 8 or iOS 9.
  • Apple TV is used twice as much as Android TV
    • Android TV is used much more consistently throughout the week vs. Apple TV, which sees 30% spikes on the weekends.
    • Android TV apps are twice as stable compared to regular Android apps.
  • Android manufacturer update speed analysis reveals:
    • The fastest manufacturers: Samsung, LG, Sony, and HTC
    • The slowest manufacturers: Amazon, Motorola, and ZTE.