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Existing iPhone owners account for nearly nine in 10 surveyed U.S. purchases, indicating the stability of Apple's customer base.

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Who
Apple, Google, Android smartphone manufacturers
What
Existing iPhone owners account for nearly nine in 10 surveyed U.S. purchases, indicating the stability of Apple's customer base.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:08:00 GMT · 2h 55m ago
Where
U.S. ·
Why
Apple's large customer base is not diminishing despite competition from Google and other Android manufacturers.
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Apple maintains a strong hold on new smartphone sales in the U.S., with its existing customer base driving the majority of purchases. This suggests continued market stability for Apple against Android competitors.

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