This document summarizes surveys and reports from November 2013 regarding the Windows Phone operating system. It finds that:
- Windows Phone was rated the best operating system in reader polls, outperforming Apple iOS and Android. Nokia Windows Phones also received high ratings.
- Windows Phone saw strong year-over-year growth and outsold the iPhone in 25 markets. It had over 10% market share in 8 countries.
- Windows Phone was the second most popular smartphone operating system in 14 markets.
- The Windows Phone platform continued to grow its app catalog and saw increasing app downloads and revenue.
- New Windows Phone and Windows 8 devices were announced along with continued development resources for developers.