Smartphone ownership tends to be more common in richer nations

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February 19, 2016

2. Smartphone ownership rates skyrocket in many emerging economies, but digital divide remains

Smartphone ownership tends to be more common in richer nations

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2. Smartphone ownership rates skyrocket in many emerging economies, but digital divide remains
Global divide on smartphone ownership
Smartphones are more common in U.S., Europe and the Middle East
Many emerging countries see steep increase in smartphone ownership
Gender divide in many nations on smartphone ownership
Millennials, more educated and wealthier people more likely to own smartphones

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