More Than Half of Devices Still Running Android 2.1

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It's time to check in with the Android Platform Versions chart once again.

What as you might expect, Android 2.1 continues to grow as the dominant version of the OS.

But before Eclair can even reach a two thirds of devices sitting at 59.7 percent, Froyo has increased its share of devices to 4.5 percent.

This number is sure to grow even larger after this weeks updates to the HTC EVO 4G, HTC Desire, and Motorola Droid.

Promised updates for the Motorola Droid X and HTC Droid Incredible, as well as the release of the Droid 2 also ensure that Android 2.1's reign as the dominant platform version may be short lived.