Smartphones carrying Google�s Android operating system outsold the iPhone in the first quarter of 2010, according to new research out today from NPD.
During the quarter, Android (Android) handsets accounted for 28% of smartphone sales, beating out iPhone OS and its 21% share. BlackBerry was the bestselling OS, with its devices capturing 36% of the market. NPD attributes the shift to strong sales of the Motorola Droid and Droid Eris.
The news follows a report last month from AdMob that showed Android�s share of the mobile OS market had actually grown past that of iPhone OS, at least in the U.S. Worldwide, iPhone OS still has a big lead, however, with 46% share compared to Android�s 25%. AdMob�s data is based on ad requests across mobile websites and applications.
With the new Droid Incredible reportedly selling quite well, this trend may continue in the near-term. However, the fourth-generation iPhone is expected to debut next month. Rumors that the iPhone will soon come to Verizon also continue to intensify, with that carrier�s customers indicating they are ready to welcome the device with open arms. If all of that happens, the numbers could quickly swing back in Apple�s favor. Stay tuned.
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