(MENAFN) Samsung Electronics Co.'s Tizen operating system reserved its rank as the 4th most-used smartphone platform globally throughout the three months to December of the previous year.
Jumping sharply from 200,000 units reported in the first quarter, the number of Tizen-powered smartphones sold around the globe reached 900,000 units in the October-December timeframe.
Tizen seized the 4th spot after beating the Blackberry OS for the first time a quarter earlier, and given Samsung's and well-established distribution channel in India, the OS is expected to grow further.
In 2015, Google's Android and Apple's iOS platforms conquered the market with a combined market share of 96.3 percent, while Microsoft obtained the third spot with its Windows Mobile platform.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.