Americans and Text Messaging
31% of text message users prefer texting to voice calls, and young adults stand out in their use of text messaging.
Internet and Technology
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28% of American adults use mobile and social location-based services
More than a quarter of all American adults use mobile or social location-based services. Smartphone owners, younger users, and minorities are most likely to use location services.
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The Digital Revolution and Higher Education
As online college courses have become increasingly prevalent, the general public and college presidents offer different assessments of their educational value, according to a new Pew Research Center report.
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65% of online adults use social networking sites
Women maintain their foothold on social networking site use, and older Americans are still coming aboard. Most users describe their experiences in positive terms.