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    Paying for Apps

    Just under half (46%) of cell phone and tablet users who have downloaded apps say they have paid for an app at some point.

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    Generational Differences in Views of Obama

    The over-65 Silent generation is more likely than younger age cohorts to say that President Obama makes them angry. Four-in-ten Silents share this sentiment compared to 19% of Millennials.

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    Anger with Government Rises Among Silents, Boomers

    Three-in-ten members of the over-65 Silent generation describe themselves as angry with the federal government. About a quarter (26%) of Baby Boomers also say they are angry at Washington.

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    Types of Apps Downloaded by Cell Phone and Tablet Users

    The most popular category of apps downloaded by cell phone and tablet users are ones that provide regular updates on news, weather, sports or stocks. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of app downloaders have used an app that serves one or more of these functions.

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    Generations and the 2012 Election

    Millennial voters favor President Obama by a 61% to 37% margin, while those over 65 –the Silent generation voters — favor Mitt Romney by a 54% to 41% margin, creating a generation gap of 20 points.

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    Americans and Text Messaging

    Young adults are the heaviest users of text messaging, sending or receiving an average of 87.7 text messages on a normal day.

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    Public Attitudes Toward Social Issues

    Americans are now almost evenly divided on the question of legalizing same-sex marriage. Opposition to same-sex marriage has fallen from 65% in 1996 to 46% in 2011 while 45% favor legalizing it.