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Apple CEO responds: Do iPhones have to be replaced every year?

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In an exclusive interview with France's Canal+ program, Apple CEO Tenas said that whether the iPhone needs to be upgraded every year depends entirely on the user's personal needs.
Apple has considered long-term use when designing it, and pointed out that the resale value of old phones is high, and you will not suffer any loss if you replace it with a new one every year.

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Why It Matters

After Apple releases a new iPhone every September, many users will wonder whether they need to upgrade, especially when the old phone can still be used normally.

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After the new iPhone is released in September every year, many Apple fans will fall into the same struggle. The iPhone in their hands is obviously still usable. Is it necessary to replace it every year? Apple CEO John Ternus has now personally responded to the issue.

Do I need to replace my iPhone every year?

When Tenas was recently interviewed by the French Canal+ program "Clique", the host directly took out the previous generation iPhone in his hand and asked whether it was really necessary to upgrade immediately in the face of this year's new iPhone 18 Pro.

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In this regard, Turners responded that Apple faces a variety of users. Some people want to upgrade to the latest iPhone every year, while others are accustomed to using the same mobile phone for many years, and there is no problem with either choice.

He further explained that Apple always takes long-term use into consideration when designing products. If users hope that a mobile phone can last them many years, that is actually the direction taken into consideration when designing the product. Apple is not only for consumers, but also for environmental considerations. As for when to replace the phone, it is ultimately up to each person to decide.

The advantages of iPhone are not only durability, but also the value of used ones.

For users who prefer to replace their phones with new ones every year, the resale value of the iPhone is also a point that Turners specifically mentioned. Because Apple continues to build high-quality products, iPhones usually maintain a certain value even after being used for a period of time. The implication is that even if Apple fans change their phones every year, they won’t suffer any loss.

How often should you replace your iPhone? Turners doesn't have a fixed answer. Some people want to change their phones every year, while others choose to use one phone for many years. Turners believes that what Apple needs to do is to allow users to get the best iPhone at the moment they decide to upgrade.

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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Apple will emphasize product durability and environmental friendliness in future conferences to reduce the pressure on consumers to upgrade.
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Open Questions

Are there any internal Apple recommendations for an ideal upgrade cycle?
In what aspects are environmental considerations specifically reflected in product design?
What are the differences in the upgrade habits of users in different regions?