A study conducted by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners or CIRP has once again revealed that Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone users tend to retain their smartphones longer than Android users. What Happened: On Wednesday, the study revealed that about one-third of new phone buyers who had an iPhone kept that phone for three years or more. In contrast, only 21% of new phone buyers who had an Android phone reported it was three years or more old. The research group attributed this trend to the increased durability of iPhones, more transparent installment payment plans, and fewer must-have n…
