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February 8, 2023February 26, 2024

Apple active installed base by country and age

Apple is the envy of many technology companies, primarily for their active installed base of loyal customers. While Apple’s highest penetration is with the iPhone, there is a solid overlap with Macs, iPads, and Apple Watch.

This MetaFAQs reports on the depth of Apple’s customer loyalty as measured by the collection of Apple products they use – iPhones, iPads, and Macs. It reports on the percentage of online adults in the US, the UK, Germany, and Japan that use any of Apple’s key devices and which ones they actively use. It further splits Apple’s installed base by age group, reporting on penetration and the average number of devices used.

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November 11, 2022February 26, 2024

Printer usage by American socioeconomic groups

Fewer Americans are using a printer, although the distribution is not even. Most groups of traditionally advantaged Americans continue to have the highest active penetration rates, while usage among the traditionally disadvantaged has faded.

This MetaFAQs profiles American online adults using a printer by their employment status and age group, life stage, age group, and generational age group.

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November 9, 2022November 13, 2023

Apple computer usage by socioeconomic groups

Apple computers grew in usage during the pandemic, only to shrink below pre-pandemic levels. The shape and composition of the active Apple computer user base maintained relative strength among historically advantaged Americans and much less so among the traditionally disadvantaged. Advantaged Americans have been the ficklest. The skew toward younger Americans using Apple computers has flattened as older Americans increase their usage.

This TUPdate looks at the profile of American adults who currently use an Apple computer along several lines: the socioeconomic group they are part of, their life stage, employment status, and age.

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November 6, 2022November 13, 2023

Apple notebook usage by socioeconomic groups

Apple notebook/laptop computers grew in usage during the pandemic, only to shrink to pre-pandemic levels. The shape and composition of the active Apple notebook computer user base maintained relative strength among historically advantaged Americans and much less so among the traditionally disadvantaged. The skew toward younger Americans using Apple notebooks has flattened as older Americans increase their usage.

This TUPdate looks at the profile of American adults who currently use a personally owned Apple notebook computer along several lines: the socioeconomic group they are part of, their life stage, employment status, and age.

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November 2, 2022March 30, 2023

Any home tower desktop computer usage & plans by socioeconomic groups

Home tower desktop computers have declined in active usage during the pandemic. Most remaining current users are older Americans or not employed outside the household. That may change soon. Purchase plans show strong interest growth among users with the lowest active usage rates.

This TUPdate looks at the profile of American adults who currently use and plan to purchase a home tower desktop computer along several lines: the socioeconomic group they are part of, their life stage, employment status, and age.

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October 31, 2022March 30, 2023

Home printer usage & plans by socioeconomic groups

Broad user shifts may be ahead for home printers. Usage rates have been dropping since 2018 across most market groups, especially among younger Americans. The strongest interest in purchasing a home printer is among a different set of Americans than are currently using them. Purchase plans point to a younger user profile, especially those employed and with children.

This TUPdate profiles active adult users of home printers by age, gender, life stage, and employment status. The sociodemographic analysis includes traditionally advantaged and disadvantage groups. It also reports on those who are planning to buy a home printer.

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October 25, 2022November 13, 2023

Home notebook/laptop computer usage & plans by socioeconomic groups

Home notebooks became a darling of the pandemic as many Americans began working at home. After a surge, market penetration rates have dropped to pre-pandemic levels or below.

Historically disadvantaged groups have had the furthest retreat from regular home notebook use.

Looking ahead, the strongest purchase intentions are among older Adults – Millennials and Gen X. Fewer Gen Z adults are embracing computers, whether fixed or mobile, and Boomers are sticking with the ones they already have.

This TUPdate looks at the profile of American adults who currently use or intend to use a personally owned home notebook/laptop along several lines: the socioeconomic group they are part of, their life stage, employment status, and age.

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September 22, 2022October 7, 2022

Seniors drive growth in ranks of online Americans

The number and share of online Americans continues to grow, with the youngest Americans having the highest percentage actively online. However, the fastest-growing age group of online Americans are aged 65 and up.

This MetaFAQs reports on the number of Americans who are offline or online by age group. It reports the number, penetration, and year-to-year growth by age group from 2018 to 2022.

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July 14, 2022October 12, 2022

American women 40+ and their technology

As the average age of the tech-savvy increases, the face of the average technology user is shifting. A major player in the arena of tech is the American woman aged 40+. This TUPdate reports on the unique attitudes and tech habits of American women at or over 40—a group of 69.3 million Americans. This analysis splits American women aged 40 and older into four segments based on their attitudes, values, and profiles of their use of technology. Report [TUP_doc_2022_0714_fema] in TUP Lenses: User Profile, PCs, Mobile Phones, Households, Activities, Consumer Electronics.

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June 30, 2022October 12, 2022

American retirees and their technology

The number of America’s online retirees has been on a steady incline–increasing by 5% each year since 2018—and retirees’ enthusiasm for tech has steadily increased, too. But just how active are American retirees, and how do their attitudes and values impact usage? This TUPdate reports on the unique attitudes and tech habits of American retirees, a group which is made up of 48.8 million Americans. This analysis splits American retirees into 6 segments based on their attitudes and values. Report [TUP_doc_2022_0630_reti] in TUP Lenses: User Profile, PCs, Mobile Phones, Households, Activities.

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