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Developing· Apple· Published Jul 17, 2026

MacRumors: iPhone Loyalty Rises to 87% as Android Switching Slows

MacRumors reported that CIRP’s latest survey puts iPhone loyalty at 87% in the first quarter of 2026. The outlet said only a small share of new buyers came from Android, while overall retention improved from a year earlier.

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According to MacRumors, CIRP’s quarterly tracking shows most iPhone buyers are still staying inside Apple’s ecosystem. The report also points to upcoming software and hardware changes that could influence whether current users remain loyal.

Why this matters

For Apple, higher loyalty helps offset the challenge of winning over Android users in a mature smartphone market. It also suggests that future features may matter more for keeping existing customers than for driving big platform switches.

Confidence reason

Reporter-level source from MacRumors summarizing CIRP survey data; figures and claims are attributed in the article rather than presented as official Apple confirmation.

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    iPhone Loyalty Rate Climbs to 87% as Switching to Android Slows
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    "iPhone owners are sticking with the platform at a higher rate than a year ago, with new research firm CIRP putting iPhone loyalty at 87% for the first quarter of 2026. CIRP's lates"
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