
According to a study by the market research company Strategy Analytics, Android Tablets accounted for 22% of market share in the fourth quarter last year jumping up from 2.3% the quarter prior. Whereas in the corresponding quarters the Apple iPad dropped from 96% to 75%. The jump in Android Market Share is attributed with the release of the Samsung Galaxy Tab which has of now sold over 2 million units worldwide. Meanwhile many new Android Tablets are expected to be announced throughout 2011, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, the Motorola Xoom and the HTC Flyer. Which in turn is expected to help the Android market share continue to grow throughout 2011.