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STAT PACK: Smartphones in the U.S.

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In February 2021, 85% of U.S. adults ages 18 years and older owned a smartphone, up 4% from February 2019. Until 2020, Android smartphones were the most popular, holding onto about 50% of the market. Team iPhone usage spiked in 2020 and has held a small lead ever since. In late 2020, Apple phones took the lead in terms of popularity with 65% of market share. So what does this have to do with subscriptions? Several things. First, smartphone services are typically sold on a subscription basis. In...

 

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Dana E. Neuts

Dana Neuts is Subscription Insider's Editorial Director, covering our daily subscription news as well as member features, case studies, premium content, and reports. Dana is also a writer, editor, marketer and communications professional. Her work has appeared in AARP Bulletin, The Seattle Times, Seattle Business, 425 Business, 425 Magazine, South Sound Magazine, Northwest Travel and more. Her specialties include business writing, community news, senior issues, travel and, of course, subscriptions!
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