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Smartphone dominance defines UK online shopping device preferences in 2026, but age shapes the picture sharply. Adults aged 25–34 lead smartphone adoption at , with 35–44 year-olds close behind at . Usage then falls steadily across older cohorts, dropping to just among those aged 65 and over.
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