How Android came to dominate the mobile world as we know it.

1. The Android
Revolution
How Android came
to dominate mobile
as we know it.

2. the rise of
android
Around the world, there are
1 billion Android users —
more than twice as many as iOS.
Android: 1 billion
iOS: 500 Million

3. Android
Blackberry
iOS
OTHERS
2012
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
69.3%
79.8%
84.8% 82.8%
2013 2014 2015
the rise of
android
The Android operating system
covers about 80% of the total
smartphone market share worldwide.

4. the rise of
android
Android is available
in 46 different languages
around the world.

5. the rise of
android
Android
other
And is the most popular
mobile OS in 135 out of
227 countries.

6. the rise of
android
In addition to phones, Android
powers tablets, wearables,
TVs, home appliances, and
car interfaces.

7. java: 40%
javascript: 29%
objective c: 28%
the demand
increases
Java, Android’s primary programming
language, is the most in-demand mobile
development skill among employers.

8. java: 40%
javascript: 29%
objective c: 28%
the demand
increases
40% of full-time mobile developers
say that Android is a priority for
them over any other mobile operating
system available.

9. The massive number of users
and quickly evolving technology
has led to a huge shortage
of Android developers.
a call for
developers

10. There are more than 100,000 Android
Development jobs currently available
— that’s more than 10 times the number
listed for iOS.
a call for
developers
Android: 108,279
0 30,000 60,000 90,000 120,000
iOS: 1,014

11. Due to the lack of available talent,
employers are paying Android
developers an average of $100,000—
up 6% from 2012.
a call for
developers
2012
$96,000 / YR
2015
$100,000 / YR

12. Become an Android
Developer.
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