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Early iPhone upgraders are deeply committed to Apple’s entire ecosystem

Frequent iPhone upgraders aren’t just loyal to their smartphones — they’re building entire personal device ecosystems with iPads and Macs at the core.

A closed MacBook and an iPhone in a brown case lie on a wooden table, next to a wooden chair.
iPhone and MacBook Pro

According to recent data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), iPhone buyers who upgrade their phones more frequently — specifically within two years or less — are more likely to own additional Apple products, such as iPads and Mac computers.

These customers are described as the “fastest upgraders,” and they show a distinct pattern of behavior that sets them apart from those who hold onto their iPhones for extended periods. For example, approximately 67% of all iPhone buyers also own an iPad, and 36% own a Mac computer.

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