Windows comes up third in OS clash two years early
Microsoft's Windows, which in 2015 fell to third place among the world's operating systems, will continue to lose share this year to Android and Apple's combined OS X and iOS.
Microsoft's Windows, which in 2015 fell to third place among the world's operating systems, will continue to lose share this year to Android and Apple's combined OS X and iOS.
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“With a more diverse product portfolio, Lenovo is in a stronger position than Apple to cement its lead in the market."
“However, this will change when businesses start to migrate to Windows 10."
“We're seeing 2-in-1 devices experience important growth in certain parts of the world and we think this represents a huge opportunity for the entire tablet ecosystem."
“Microsoft and PC vendors still need to convince users of the advantages of the new OS and new PCs, which will take some time."
"Vendors are struggling with exchange rate fluctuations which is making financial planning more difficult and forcing price increases."
“However, this decline is not necessarily a sign of sluggish overall PC sales long term."
"Shipments were also bolstered by high volumes of renewals for devices still running Windows XP in both the public and private sectors."