Instead, this update was for much older devices, including the iPhone 5s.

Android Struggles

The numbers bear out the claim that Apple benefits from a more close-knit ecosystem.

Others have to make do with just four years.

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“iPhones have a stronger second-hand market compared to most Android smartphones,” added Manning Smith.

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