31.10.2013 09:05 Uhr, Quelle: Macworld UK

Apple's tablet lead shrinks as Android gains momentum

Apple's once-dominant lead in the fast-growing tablet market is shrinking as buyers move to Android tablets, which are cheaper and available in different sizes, according to separate research released by IHS and IDC on Wednesday.Tablet shipments during the third quarter this year totaled 47.6 million units, growing by 36.7 percent compared to the same quarter last year, according to IDC. Android tablets drove the growth, while Apple's iPad shipments were flat and Windows tablets continued to struggle.Apple maintained the top spot in tablet shipments, totaling 14.1 million iPads during the quarter, growing by just 0.6 percent compared to the previous year. The company's tablet market share fell to 29.6 percent during the third quarter, down from 40.2 percent a year ago.The current tablet market share of 29.6 percent is Apple's lowest to date, IDC said. Research firm IHS pegged Apple's third-quarter market share at 29.7 percent.Apple's tablet shipments slowed due to a delay in pro

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