The average lifespan of consumer tablets in the United States is projected to be around six years in 2027. This means that on average, U.S. consumers would use their tablets for around six years before replacing them.
Apple’s iOS operating system for its tablet product iPad is the most popular operating system for tablet computers in the United States. iOS’ share of the tablet market stood at around 52 percent in March 2023. Google’s Android system is the runner-up in the market, having a share of around 46 percent.
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Daniel Research Group. (August 28, 2023). Average lifespan (replacement cycle length) of consumer tablets in the United States from 2013 to 2027 (in years) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/267473/average-tablet-life/
Daniel Research Group. "Average lifespan (replacement cycle length) of consumer tablets in the United States from 2013 to 2027 (in years)." Chart. August 28, 2023. Statista. Accessed August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/267473/average-tablet-life/
Daniel Research Group. (2023). Average lifespan (replacement cycle length) of consumer tablets in the United States from 2013 to 2027 (in years). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/267473/average-tablet-life/
Daniel Research Group. "Average Lifespan (Replacement Cycle Length) of Consumer Tablets in The United States from 2013 to 2027 (in Years)." Statista, Statista Inc., 28 Aug 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/267473/average-tablet-life/
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Average lifespan (replacement cycle length) of consumer tablets in the United States from 2013 to 2027 (in years) [Graph], Daniel Research Group, August 28, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/267473/average-tablet-life/