Smartphone Ownership Update: September 2012
66% of those ages 18-29 own smartphones; 68% of those living in households earning $75,000 also own them
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66% of those ages 18-29 own smartphones; 68% of those living in households earning $75,000 also own them
How teens use the internet, mobile phones, social media and social networking sites,as well as teen communication preferences and online information consumption.
Amanda Lenhart spoke at the 2012 Lawlor Summer Seminar in Minneapolis, where she discussed the rise in smartphone ownership among youth, the demographics of mobile phone ownership and the changes wrought as youth begin to have access anytime, anyw…
Amanda Lenhart spoke about how teens use technology and about youth social and emotional experiences in social media spaces.
Shooting, sharing, streaming and chatting: social media using teens are the most enthusiastic users of many online video capabilities
Amanda Lenhart spoke about the demographic differences among groups of youth in their adoption, use, and experiences with technology and social media.
Kristen Purcell will be discussing Pew Internet’s groundbreaking data on local news information ecosystems
Texting volume is up while the frequency of voice calling is down. About one in four teens say they own smartphones.
A Pew Internet/Elon University survey reveals experts’ hopes and fears about the hyperconnected generation, from their ability to juggle many tasks to their thirst for instant gratification and lack of patience.
There is a significant gender gap when it comes to the way social media users manage their online profiles: 67% of women (but just 48% of men) restrict access to friends only.
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