"This could simply be a matter of scale, given there are millions more iPhone users than before - and millions more second-user devices that may not run the latest systems. It might also reflect a change in people's attitudes toward updates, and quite possibly reflects the fact that Apple is becoming more proactive at ensuring security updates are installed even without major point upgrades. The main thing is that people upgrade eventually."
"Apple Intelligence and Liquid Glass might have dented adoption, at least among those who expected more of the first and want less of the second. But Apple's latest data suggests the impact of both things is far, far more limited than online social media would lead you to expect (which may sound familiar). Another factor is the rate and cadence at which the company introduces major updates seems slightly extended this year, likely reflecting the company's wider product introduction plans,"
Upgrading rates are influenced by scale — many more iPhone users and secondary devices may not run the latest systems. Changing attitudes toward updates and Apple's increased push to install security updates without major upgrades also affect adoption. Apple now delivers features iteratively, often introducing motivating improvements during a version's 12-month lifecycle that prompt reluctant users to upgrade. New features like Apple Intelligence and Liquid Glass may have reduced enthusiasm among some users, but data indicates those effects are limited. A slightly extended cadence for major updates likely reflects broader product plans. Developers can rely on users adopting recent OS versions relatively quickly.
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