And the ridiculous number of the week is? ”2000″. As in 2000%. This is the reported amount of sales coming out of the huge UK retailer, Carphone Warehouse over the past year. This just goes to show you how blatant popular the ever expanding Android platform really is. Via their press release, Carphone Wharehouse has stated after their one millionth handset was sold, sales for the popular handsets have reached well over 2000 percent over the course of the last 12 months. This is indeed impressive. We’re sure it’s most likely due to the exclusivity of several popular and coveted Android handsets which the company has decided to sell in their store. Up until recently, it was the only store one could purchase the Nexus S and it looks like they have secured spots on their shelves for the up and coming HTC Incredible S and Motorola’s Xoom Tablet. Hit the break for the full press release and check it out for yourself.
Press Release:
15 March 2011. The Carphone Warehouse is celebrating the sale of its one millionth Android smartphone in Europe. Android has become increasingly popular over the past year and hitting this landmark figure reflects not just the growing demand for Android smartphones amongst consumers, but also the increasing product range they present customers.
The success of Android smartphones such as the HTC Desire, HTC Wildfire and Samsung Galaxy S have been key in reaching this milestone, and with new launches including the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, Samsung Galaxy S 2, and LG Optimus 3D in the pipeline, it looks set to continue. In addition, exclusive launches like the HTC Incredible S and Google Nexus S ensure customers are offered market-leading, innovative technology as soon as it becomes available.
“The speed with which Android has stormed the market is phenomenal,” said a Carphone Warehouse spokesperson. “Year on year growth is well over 2000%. It’s no surprise that Android smartphones have become the smartphone of choice for so many of our customers. Hitting one million Android sales in Europe is great as it proves that our dedication to offering an extensive range and securing top exclusives has really benefited not just us, but our customers too.”