Category: Market

Historical coverage of the PC and Apple tech market by Charles W. Moore. 2004-2017.

Apple Takes 89 Percent Share of Global Smartphone Profit in Q4 2014; Android A Tiny 11 Percent

According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global smartphone operating profit reached US$21 billion in Q4 2014. The Android operating system captured a record-low 11 percent global smartphone profit share during the quarter. In contrast, Apple iOS took a record-high 89 percent profit share. Linda Sui, Director at Strategy Analytics, says, “Global smartphone operating profit grew 31 percent annually from US$16.2 billion in Q4 […]