AI in Phones Aren't As Appealing to Users as Companies Think

A new CNET survey finds that only 11% of US smartphone owners upgrade their phone because of AI features. But companies continue to push AI capabilities in their keynotes. Here's what our survey showed people cared about most when upgrading their phones. #tech #smartphones #apple #samsung #google

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Post from CNET on July 14, 2025