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Gen Z Absolutely Love The iPhone Over Android Devices; Apple Watch Ownership On The Rise
Oct 11, 2023 James Paul News Source in_mashable 49 hits
Apple's iPhone remains the smartphone of choice for teenagers, according to an impressive 87 percent of surveyed teens own an iPhone, and a staggering 88 percent are looking forward to owning one as their next smartphone.
This stability in teen preferences highlights the enduring popularity of Apple's flagship device among the younger demographic.
The survey also highlights the remarkable trajectory of the iPhone's appeal among teenagers over the last decade.
In 2013, only 55 percent of teens owned an iPhone, while 24 percent preferred Android devices.
This shift underscores Apple's strong brand appeal among younger consumers.
Apple Watch adoption is also on the rise, with 34 percent of teenagers now owning one, up from 31 percent in the previous year.
Among mobile payment apps, Apple Pay is the top choice for teenagers, with 42 percent reporting its use in the past month, surpassing competitors like Cash App (27 percent), Venmo (20 percent), and PayPal (10 percent).
The figure doesn't account for the Indian market where iPhone is not as prevalent owing to its higher costing.
In music streaming, Spotify leads the pack with 70 percent of teenagers using it, while just over 30 percent opt for Apple Music.
Notably, among teens who pay for a streaming service, 46 percent choose Spotify, while 30 percent prefer Apple Music.
Teenagers' adoption of iCloud Private Relay has surged in the second half of 2023, with 37 percent using it, and an additional 17 percent expressing interest in using it in the next six months, despite requiring an iCloud subscription fee.
Piper Sandler's biannual survey, gathered insights from 9,193 teenagers with an average age of 15.7, offering a comprehensive view of tech trends among today's youth.
Apple clearly rules among the American lot.
Piper Sandler's need to do a similar survey in Asia.
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