Android 5.0 Lollipop update has finally reached enough devices to appear on Google’s developer stats
It wasn’t long ago that we were wondering how long it would take for Android 5.0 Lollipop to make its way to the Android version distribution chart. Google offers the chart to developers to see which versions of Android are most prominent to help target the right audience.
The chart doesn’t show versions with less than 0.1% of the pie, but Android 5.0 Lollipop has made a roaring comeback to take a whopping 1.6% in today’s update. This would mark the first time it has been seen on the list.
We reckon that has a lot to do with more Moto G units getting the upgrade recently, as well as Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8 devices starting to receive the upgrade through Europe and Asia. The Samsung Galaxy S5 in the United States has also started receiving the upgrade as of today.
1.6% of a small pie is nothing, but 1.6% of potentially billions of active Android handsets out there is no small number. Jelly Bean and KitKat will likely hold the crown for a while longer, but it’s nice to see Lollipop finally find its way onto the list. You can find the full numbers in the chart above, and developers who actually need this data can find other goodies — such as screen densities and resolutions — at the jump.
[via Android Developers]