03.12.2013 13:50 Uhr, Quelle: Macworld UK

Google's Nexus lineup may not sell well, but still challenges Android makers

It's been nearly four years since Google sold its first Nexus device running Android, the Nexus One smartphone, in January 2010.In smartphone terms, four years can seem like a decade, especially when most smartphones turn over in two years.Google's Nexus One smartphone first appeared four years ago.So it's certainly fair to ask: Has Google's Nexus smartphone and tablet series -- featuring no software modifications beyond basic Android and coming unlocked from carriers -- had much of an impact, if not in sales, then in the overall market?During the last four years, the total Android market, including devices made by several major manufacturers, has grown to dominate global smartphone sales, reaching about 80% o the market, while Android on tablets outdistanced Apple's iPads in 2013, according to IDC.By comparison, most analysts don't have specific numbers for Nexus device shipments or sales, although they are considered too small to have had a significant impact."Go

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