Tablet Android seize the iPad market

Tablet computer that uses the Android operating system, in the fourth quarter of 2011 and then, began to threaten the existence of which has led the iPad tablet world markets. According to Strategy Analytic studies research institute, tablet shipments globally in the fourth quarter of 2011 reached 26.8 million units, growing 2.5 times from 2010 to just 10.7 million units.

"Dozens of Android tablet models are distributed to several countries with different brands, such as Amazon, Samsung, Asus, and others. This has prompted increasing numbers shipment volumes," said analyst Neil Mawston from Strategy Analytic. In terms of market share, iPad tablet is still leading the global market. However, Apple should be careful because the tablets Android has been stealing market share of 10% iPad.

Android tablet market share rose to 39%, from 29% in 2010. While Apple's market share declined to be 58%, from 68% a year earlier. With this, according to Strategy Analytic, tablet computer market in 2011 has reached 66.9 million units, up 260 percent compared to the year 2010, and will continue to increase in 2012.