Futuresource counted laptops, tablets, Chromebooks and the aged category dubbed "netbooks," but omitted desktop computers in its tallies. Of the 12.6 million mobile computers shipped to US educational institutions last year , 58 % were powered by Google 's Chrome ##book , according to a report by Futuresource Consulting . Meanwhile , Apple 's stake in the classroom computer segment fell , with 19 % of computers shipped running on its iOS operating system . Google 's success is matched by the consistently popular Google Android , which is valued for its simplicity and manageability , according to the company .
Of the 12.6 million mobile computers shipped to US educational institutions last year , 58 % were powered by Google 's Chrome ##book , according to a report by Futuresource Consulting . Meanwhile , Apple 's stake in the classroom computer segment fell , with 19 % of computers shipped running on its iOS operating system . Google 's success is matched by the consistently popular Google Android , which is valued for its simplicity and manageability , according to the company .