Younger Users Don't Replace Apple Devices as Quickly as Older Counterparts, New Study Finds

Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) released a new report on Wednesday, April 12, that young people do not quickly replace their iPhones or any other Apple devices with new ones.

The common notion about younger users is that they tend to get addicted to gadgets easily because they all have the means and access. In fact, it's not the representation of reality that we know.

Young People Are Not as Addicted to iPhone

According to CIRP's Apple Report, more than 80% of the respondents said that if their iPhone gets broken, damaged, stolen, or lost, they would immediately look for a replacement after a few days.

The same report suggests that only about 6% of people will prefer waiting over a week before replacing their smartphones.

As the person grows, the viewpoint toward buying a new gadget seems to change. However, it should not be generalized that younger users are more likely to replace their devices with something new.

The analysis concluded that customers between 18 to 24 (60%) admitted that they would replace their iPhones in just a matter of days.

The report points out that roughly 90% of the respondents who are 45 years old and above will prefer buying a new smartphone within a day or two.

What Could be the Driving Factor for iPhone Replacement?

AppleInsider notes in its report that one of the biggest takeaways in the study is the financial status of the respondent.

Since adults often have more money than younger people, they tend to replace their devices more quickly than youngsters.

The urgency to repair their device appears to increase as a person ages. However, the case for iPad owners seems different, especially for those over 55.

The decrease tends to be more evident among the old population who buy Mac computers. Only one-third of the people 65 years old and above confessed that they would replace their damaged or missing Mac in just one or two days.

The study did not state why the iPhone replacement urgency is different from generation to generation, but it could be because of budget differences.

Speaking of iPhone addiction, Tech Times previously reported that you could deal with smartphone addiction if you see its glaring signs earlier.

Often, people who frequently spend time on the screen tend to forget the real-time. Looking down on a clear, bright display sometimes makes you lose track of time.

Other signs include prioritizing online relationships and feeling lost without a phone. If these happen to you, you must temporarily stop using your device and start digital detoxification.