Apple’s iOS 7 Adoption Rate Scores 90% Of the Active Devices
Despite the announcement of all-new iOS 8, Apple’s iOS 7 adoption rate is evolving with the moving time and hits 90% of all the active devices. The previous figure was 87% measured in April. The new data carried out by the users visiting Apple App Store under the seven-day period time ending on July 13.
The rise in iOS 7 adoption rate happened due to the drop in iOS 6 which reduced from 11% to 9%. While the earlier versions of iOS hold the same numbers as found in April. Anyhow, there’s no surprise on seeing Apple’s latest iteration gaining high numbers. Apple’s fans have always been very quick in updating to the latest versions.
Now, it would be interesting to see how Apple fans react to iOS 8; will it be able to break iOS 7 adoption rate figure or not? For many, it wouldn’t be difficult for iOS 8 to get such figure due to the improved features and new enhancements mentioned below.
For the first time, Apple is going to have a specific Health app in iOS 8. With this app, users will be able to track their fitness. They can track their heart rate, steps, sleep, sugar level, blood pressure, glucose and much more. HomeKit is also one of the new features in iOS 8 that lets users get control over their home appliances.
The new mobile operating system, iOS 8 is planned to be released in the fall of this year. September 19 is supposed to be the most believable date when Apple will be holding an event to announce its next plans for 2014. We’ll let you know if get anything official from the company. So, stay tuned!
Source: Apple Insider
Category: News
