Statcounter has released data that shows Android is set to overtake Windows as the OS that takes the majority of the world online.
I suppose I knew it was going to happen sooner than later. I suppose it’s “sooner” than I thought but it is what it is.
http://www.businessinsider.com/google-android-close-overtaking-microsoft-windows-worldwide-internet-usage-statcounter-2017-3
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<blockquote><em><a href="#89187">In reply to rameshthanikodi:</a></em></blockquote><p>Not sure what you're talking about. Desktop browsing (no matter what OS or browser) is superior to any mobile solution. Desktop computing is obviously not portable and that's why it is losing Internet share, but has nothing to do with X86.</p>
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<blockquote><em><a href="#89295">In reply to rameshthanikodi:</a></em></blockquote><p>You can certainly get laptops with mobile broadband built-in. The reason it isn't standard is because it adds cost and most people don't need it. The number of people who care about notifications when their laptop is sleeping is even smaller. </p>
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<blockquote><em><a href="#89454">In reply to Dan:</a></em></blockquote><p>The conclusion you should draw from Best Buy is that very few people want or need a laptop with a cell data connection. Even Apple understands this which is why they offer iPad Pros that are WiFi only. I don't get the big deal about ordering a computer online, I did it 17 years ago. </p>
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<p>To me it's kind of a "so what?" moment. </p>
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<blockquote><em><a href="#89416">In reply to 2ilent8cho:</a></em></blockquote><p>Well, the recent sales numbers for iPads (as well as other tablets) suggest your family's experience isn't typical. It is true that many people use their smartphone for doing simpler activities but PCs and Macs continue to be dominant for more sophisticated work. And by "work" I don't mean just at a job. There's a fundamental compromise between mobile convenience and capability. Tablets are lighter and easier to carry around than most laptops, yet if you have to do a lot of typing a laptop offers a lot better experience. </p>