75% of iPhone upgrades driven by obsolescence or damage, not new features, per CIRP study.

A Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) study indicates that 75% of iPhone purchasers upgrade due to obsolescence or damage to their old devices, rather than excitement for new features, which only attract about 18% of buyers. This trend suggests that while new features are valued, they are not the main motivation for upgrades. Potential price increases for the iPhone 16 could further impact sales.

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