Aaron Smith

Senior Research Specialist Aaron Smith is speaking at the Government Mobility Forum, part of Government Computer News's 2011 Solutions Seminar series.

Social networking sites are appealing as a way to maintain contact with close ties and reconnect with old friends.

How American teens navigate the new world of "digital citizenship"

31% of text message users prefer texting to voice calls, and young adults stand out in their use of text messaging.

55% of smartphone owners use their phones to get location-based directions or recommendations, while geosocial services and location-tagging features are less popular.

Mobile devices help solve problems, but also create new annoyances.

By every key measurement, college students lead the way in tech and gadget use. But community college students do not use digital tools as much as four-year college students and graduate students.

35% of US adults own a smartphone of some kind, and one quarter of smartphone owners say that their phone is where they do most of their online browsing.

13% of online adults use Twitter, and half of Twitter users access the service "on the go" via mobile phone.

Pew Internet trends in cell phone ownership, usage and attitudes.