36 percent of active iOS devices are already using iOS 7 according to information published by Mixpanel, a mobile analytics firm.
Apple has frequently touted the rapid adoption of new operating system upgrades as a significant strength of its mobile operating system, ensuring that developers who adopt new APIs and features like iCloud or Passbook will see a large market for their wares.
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For comparison, ad network Chitika currently estimates iOS 7 adoption at just 18 percent, showing the serious variances in estimating iOS upgrade patterns. After the iOS 6 launch, Chitika estimated iOS 6 adoption at 15 percent 24 hours after release. iOS 5 took five days to reach 20 percent adoption.
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iOS 5 added over-the-air updates, allowing customers to upgrade their iOS operating system without needing to plug it into a computer first. This means iOS 6 and iOS 7 upgrades were easier to perform than the jump from iOS 4 to iOS 5.
For one more data point, 44% of visits from iOS devices to MacRumors yesterday were from devices running iOS 7.
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Edit: Some people don't agree with my comment. I'll make a thread about the flaws in iOS 7's design some day - just for you!
Such as?
(Be specific. Why make this statement with absolutely no points)
Yes, I've personally been counting pixels on every screen. Tons of people will downgrade when they see that!