Click to Skip Ad
Closing in...

iOS 6 is now on more than 60% of all Apple devices a month after launch

Updated Dec 19th, 2018 8:39PM EST

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs.

The latest numbers from mobile advertising network Chitika paint a pleasant picture for iPhone and iPad users who want to have the latest software on their devices. The research firm found that while iOS 6 adoption has begun to level off, Apple’s (AAPL) latest operating system is now on more than 60% of iPhones and iPads, compared to less than 2% of Android devices running the latest Jelly Bean operating system. The iOS 6 update was an instant hit, achieving a 15% market share in its first 24 hours and surpassing 50% adoption within 2 weeks. The operating system’s adoption rate is still growing, but since a majority of users have already upgraded, it is doing so at a much slower rate. With the launch of Apple’s iPad mini looming, Chitika expects iOS 6 adoption to receive a boost that will likely see it surpass 70%. A second Chitika chart follows below.

Dan joins the BGR team as the Android Editor, covering all things relating to Google’s premiere operating system. His work has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business and Yahoo News, among other publications. When he isn’t testing the latest devices or apps, he can be found enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City.