Of the 12.6 million mobile computers shipped to US educational customers last year, 58% were powered by Google's Chrome OS, according to a report by Futuresource Consulting. The Chromebook is also gaining traction in education thanks to its low price and ease of use. Google's success is driven by the consistently popular Google Chromebook, which is valued for its affordability and manageability, according to the report.
Of the 12.6 million mobile computers shipped to US educational customers last year, 58% were powered by Google's Chrome OS, according to a report by Futuresource Consulting. Meanwhile, Apple's stake in the classroom technology segment fell, with 19% of computers shipped running on its iOS operating system. Google's success is driven by the consistently popular Google Chromebook, which is valued for its affordability and manageability, according to the report.