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Existing iPhone owners account for nearly nine in 10 surveyed U.S. purchases of new smartphones.

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Who
Apple, Google, Android smartphone manufacturers
What
Existing iPhone owners account for nearly nine in 10 surveyed U.S. purchases of new smartphones.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:08:00 GMT · 1h 40m 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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How this affects you

Apple maintains a strong hold on the U.S. smartphone market, with its existing customer base driving the vast majority of new sales. This indicates continued customer loyalty and a challenge for competitors seeking to gain market share.

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