The data displays share of smartphone shipments worldwide by operating system from 2009 to 2017. In 2017, 85.9% of all smartphones sold had Android as its operating system.
Smartphone operating systems market - additional information
The operating system, also known as an OS, transmits user commands to all other programs and applications. It also controls the peripheral devices, such as printers or cameras. A mobile OS operates on hand-held devices, such as mobile phones, smartphones, tablets or smart watches. While OS themselves are usually available for free and are already installed on the device, the additional programs and apps are tailored specifically for each system.
