Adoption Rates of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18: Current Insights
Recent statistics from Apple reveal that 76% of iPhones released over the past four years have upgraded to iOS 18. In contrast, 19% are still operating on iOS 17, while a mere 5% remain on older versions. When looking at all active iPhone devices, the figures show that 68% are utilizing iOS 18, with the remaining split between iOS 17 (19%) and earlier iterations (13%).
iPad Usage Trends with Latest Software
Turning to Apple’s tablets, adoption rates indicate that 63% of recently released iPads are now running on the latest version, known as iPadOS 18. This contrasts with the data showing that only about 27% continue to use iPadOS 17 and another segment of around10 % sticks to older models. Among all operational iPads today, it’s noted that approximately53% have transitioned to this new operating system.
A Snapshot of Adoption Metrics
The adoption figures referenced stem from devices actively interacting with the App Store as of January21st. When comparing these numbers to those recorded for both iOSandiPad OS users at roughly this time last year, we observe strikingly similar patterns in growth trajectories.
A year ago regarding devices introduced within a similar timeframe—76% were already using the latest system while across all existing phones about66%did as well. Concerning tablet launch rates at that juncture—61%-abided by new updates; meanwhile53% reflected overall usage.
Evaluating Trends: Peak Performance or Persistent Growth?
This situation can be viewed through two distinct lenses: one might argue either an apex has been reached in terms of adoption velocity for IOS and IPADOS or take solace (for committed IOS enthusiasts) in comparing such metrics against competitors within Android turf recognizing where gaps widen—or vice versa for adherents amongst Android fans grappling disadvantaged frameworks if desired.
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