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Teen Interest in iPhone Remains High, Apple Watch is Most Popular Smart Watch
Teen interest in Apple's iPhone continues to grow, according to data gathered by Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster in the latest semiannual teen survey. 69 percent of teens surveyed own iPhones, up from 67 percent in the Fall 2015 survey. 75 percent of teens queried expect their next device to be an iPhone, up one percent from the previous survey.
Smart watches are not as popular among teens as smartphones, and only 12 percent of those surveyed owned a smart watch. With teen smart watch owners, the Apple Watch was the model most often chosen -- of the 12 percent of teens who own a smart watch, 71 percent are Apple Watches. Just 10 percent of teens say they're interested in purchasing a smart watch, a number that's grown just two percent since fall of 2015.
Tablet interest and ownership among teens in Munster's annual survey has been steadily declining. 59 percent of teens own a tablet, down from 61 percent, and just 13 percent of teens who do not own a tablet plan to buy one in the next six months. Still, the iPad remains the most popular tablet among teens. Of those who own a tablet, 64 percent have an iPad.
Interest in the iPad has grown among teens who plan to buy a tablet, however, which may be attributed to the launch of Apple's 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros. When surveyed, 63 percent of the 13 percent of non-tablet owners planning to buy one said they would choose an iPad, up from 58 percent in the fall.
iPhone adoption among teens may see growth in the fall, with the release of the iPhone 7, a major upgrade that's expected to bring significant new features like a dual camera on the Plus model and minor design refinements. Apple Watch growth may remain stagnant, as recent rumors have suggested the second-generation update will be relatively minor in scale. Interest in the iPad may see a continuing decline as Apple does not have any significant product changes in the works, having just released the iPad Pro models in late 2015 and early 2016.
Smart watches are not as popular among teens as smartphones, and only 12 percent of those surveyed owned a smart watch. With teen smart watch owners, the Apple Watch was the model most often chosen -- of the 12 percent of teens who own a smart watch, 71 percent are Apple Watches. Just 10 percent of teens say they're interested in purchasing a smart watch, a number that's grown just two percent since fall of 2015.
We would expect the Apple Watch to maintain market share close to that of iPhone, but don't expect major changes in interest until stronger use cases emerge. We continue to view CY17 as the potential breakout year for Apple Watch.When considering the full range of wearables, the Fitbit was the most preferred brand among teens, with 72 percent surveyed choosing the Fitbit. Nike came in second at 12 percent, and interest in the Apple Watch was at six percent. Wearables are growing in popularity, with 22 percent of females and 18 percent of males surveyed owning a fitness tracker, up from 14 and 12 percent, respectively, in the previous survey.
Tablet interest and ownership among teens in Munster's annual survey has been steadily declining. 59 percent of teens own a tablet, down from 61 percent, and just 13 percent of teens who do not own a tablet plan to buy one in the next six months. Still, the iPad remains the most popular tablet among teens. Of those who own a tablet, 64 percent have an iPad.
Interest in the iPad has grown among teens who plan to buy a tablet, however, which may be attributed to the launch of Apple's 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros. When surveyed, 63 percent of the 13 percent of non-tablet owners planning to buy one said they would choose an iPad, up from 58 percent in the fall.
iPhone adoption among teens may see growth in the fall, with the release of the iPhone 7, a major upgrade that's expected to bring significant new features like a dual camera on the Plus model and minor design refinements. Apple Watch growth may remain stagnant, as recent rumors have suggested the second-generation update will be relatively minor in scale. Interest in the iPad may see a continuing decline as Apple does not have any significant product changes in the works, having just released the iPad Pro models in late 2015 and early 2016.
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37 months ago
Teens and kids owning iPhones is exactly what puts me off owning one. The iPhone seems to be more of a fashion statement than anything else these days.
I come to MR just for posts like these.Only through MR does one gain such intelligence.
37 months ago
Besides being cheaper, does fitbit really do anything my Apple Watch cannot do?
Last for a week without a charge lol.
37 months ago
It's almost exclusively due to herd mentality -- people at that age especially want to fit in and not be missing out (making sure they have the same platform for iMessage, apps, etc).
37 months ago
Data is partially useful. When you survey like this, knowledge of family income is essential to make use of the survey data. This looks like a group of upper middle class to upper class group of teens with such a high iPhone preference. I'm sure the number would be much lower if the family income was lower.
37 months ago
Teens and kids owning iPhones is exactly what puts me off owning one. The iPhone seems to be more of a fashion statement than anything else these days.
The aversion to owning an iPhone is this "not so smart" reason, to put it politely!
Must find better things to hate.
37 months ago
Teens and kids owning iPhones is exactly what puts me off owning one. The iPhone seems to be more of a fashion statement than anything else these days.
The kind of people that I despise more than the conforming type who will bend over backwards to fit the perceived mold in order to fit in are who I call the anti-conforming who try in a vain attempt to be unique go against what they perceive as the mainstream. iPhones are by far the most elegant, simplistic, and reliable smartphones in the market and that is why I will keep owning one
37 months ago
This is beyond my imignation for few reasons:
1. "Owning an iPhone you are assured a quality device.". You must forogtten antenna gates, you must forgot bent gate, you must forgot iPhone SE Bluetooth problem, you must not have yellowish screen with your iPhone SE. You must forgot bug fasted iOS 9.3 and super embarrassment iOS 8.1 updates.
2. "importantly, one that will be backed up with constantly updates and features by Apple, unlike Android where you are instantly abandoned once they get your sale." I rather want no update than updates like iOS 8.1. If you want timely update, get Nexus phone. Nexus phone are way better than any iPhone and Android is way better than wall gardened iOS at any given time.
3. Rest of your stuff sounds like those PR website and full of craps. Android phone currently are lot better than old days. Samsung S7, LG G5, Huawei Mate 8, Huawei Nexus 6P, HTC 10 those premium phones are as great as iPhone if not bettet. On lower end, Nexus 5X, Huawei 5X, Xiaomi Mi 5 etc are priced lower than recycled iPhone SE and better.
And why tech website need to steering readers away from Android when choices are better and flagship Android phone are better? It would be great injustice to steering readers away from better choices.
Any gadget tech site with any shred of integrity would steer their readers away from Android and with the SE, the price excuse goes away. Sadly as we see with the Verge and other sites, the young people they hire have no more business, knowledge or clout in recommending anything to anyone than anyone on the street. And they are certainly not a great service to their readers.
37 months ago
Well the dust has settled and kids are not stupid. The only Android phones anyone should consider and anyone in the tech media should recommend is a high-end Samsung device. And really, any honest gadget blog would be remiss not point customers to the SE or the iPhone rather than any Android device. Owning an iPhone you are assured a quality device and more importantly, one that will be backed up with updates and features by Apple, unlike Android where you are instantly abandoned once they get your sale.
As a former Android user who didn't know any better, once you own an iPhone you feel stupid for ever owning anything else. And it's just wrong and sad how gadget sites don't do a better service to their readers in steering them away from the Android mess and their malware. Or do a better job at informing their readers that once you buy a cheap Android device, support is basically nil after suckering you into buying one. The echo-chamber of dopey 20-something gadget blog writers still site "customization" as what separates iOS from android as if were something beyond the useless tacky widgets that they call "customization." As if it's really is a feature of note that somehow balances out the platforms. SMH
As a former Android user who didn't know any better, once you own an iPhone you feel stupid for ever owning anything else. And it's just wrong and sad how gadget sites don't do a better service to their readers in steering them away from the Android mess and their malware. Or do a better job at informing their readers that once you buy a cheap Android device, support is basically nil after suckering you into buying one. The echo-chamber of dopey 20-something gadget blog writers still site "customization" as what separates iOS from android as if were something beyond the useless tacky widgets that they call "customization." As if it's really is a feature of note that somehow balances out the platforms. SMH
37 months ago
Out of the thousands of people I've seen in the past year, only like 7 have had Apple Watches or other fitness bands.
A friend of mine got an Apple Watch and I asked him why, he said "I don't know."
A friend of mine got an Apple Watch and I asked him why, he said "I don't know."
37 months ago
Teens and kids owning iPhones is exactly what puts me off owning one. The iPhone seems to be more of a fashion statement than anything else these days.
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