Although Android Holds 39 Percent Of Operating System Market, Apple Is Still The Most Popular Manufacturer

Latest data from Nielsen indicates that Google's Android's OS claims the largest share of the U.S. smartphone market with a total of 39%. However, this market share is split between HTC (14%), Motorola (11%), Samsung (8%) and other Android hardware manufacturers (6%).

In contrast, Apple's iOS now commands 28% of the market which is well short of Android's 39%, but what is interesting is that because Apple is the only manufacturer making iOS devices it is the leading smartphone manufacturer in the U.S.

Meanwhile RIM's BlackBerry OS holds 20%, Windows Phone has 9%, and HP's WebOS and Nokia's Symbian are languishing at the bottom of the heap with 2%.

Although Android's OS market share has only grown by a measly 2% since April, it is prudent to keep in mind that WebOS and Symbian's market share is only 2% each. Additionally, HTC's combined market share (that is, Android OS + Windows Phone) is actually 20%, which is the same as RIM's. It must be particularly good news for the Taiwanese manufacturer to be tied for second place in terms of manufacturer market share.