
According to a new Gene Munster survey conducted by analyst Piper Jaffray, Apple’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus demand is still on the rise even though supply for the two devices have been catching up. 1,004 U.S. consumers were surveyed and Jaffray has reported that the demand for the iPhone has increased for consumer’s upcoming smartphone plans. According to the Munster survey results,
We conducted a survey of 1,004 US consumers. Of those looking to purchase a smartphone in the next three months, 50% said they plan on purchasing an iPhone vs. 47% in September, following the iPhone 6 announcement. By comparison, demand for the iPhone decreased from 50% in Sep-13 to 44% in Dec-13 following the iPhone 5S launch. Overall we believe this shows that consumers are extremely interested in the larger screen iPhone 6, a testament to the strength of the current upgrade cycle.
Ship times for Apple phones are now just one business day for most devices and 1-3 business days for others. If you are planning on purchasing a new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, this is definitely the time to go out and get one.
Source: Barron's
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