Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users faster than Windows 10
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Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users worldwide, surpassing Windows 10’s adoption rate. The operating system grew more than 45% year-over-year and achieved the milestone in 1,576 days, during the recent holiday quarter. Despite user complaints, it remains the most widely used OS.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users faster than Windows 10
Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users, surpassing Windows 10's adoption rate. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the milestone, citing 45% year-over-year growth. Windows 11's growth contributed to Microsoft's strong quarterly performance.
- TechMeme·Satya Nadella says Windows 11 reached 1B users during Q2, growing over 45% YoY and at a faster rate than Windows 10 did (Tom Warren/The Verge)
Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users, growing over 45% year-over-year. This growth rate surpasses that of Windows 10. Satya Nadella announced the milestone, achieved during the recent holiday quarter.
- Ars Technica·People complaining about Windows 11 hasn't stopped it from hitting 1 billion users
Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users worldwide. Despite user complaints, it remains the most widely used operating system. It achieved this milestone faster than Windows 10, in 1,576 days.
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