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A CNET survey found that 52% of US adults would consider upgrading their smartphone mainly for longer battery life, while 55% cited price as their top motivator. The findings arrive just before Apple's Sept. 9 event, where the company is expected to unveil its first foldable phone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and Ultra models.
A CNET survey found 55% of US adults say a lower price would push them to upgrade their phone, while 52% cite longer battery life and 38% want more storage. Only 12% said AI features would motivate an upgrade, and just 13% said a new form factor like a foldable would sway them. The findings come ahead of Apple's Sept. 9 event, where the company is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone alongside new iPhone 18 Pro models.
A CNET survey of 2,605 US adults found that while 75% have no interest in a foldable iPhone, a notable 25% do — with younger generations like Gen Z and Millennials showing the most curiosity. However, those interested said they'd only pay around $781 on average, far below the expected $2,000+ starting price for Apple's rumored foldable device.