6 facts about Americans and their smartphones
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults own a smartphone, up from 35% in 2011. Our new report analyzes smartphone ownership and owners' attitudes and behaviors.- 23418Murphy ≡ Articles
The smartphone: An essential travel guide
Americans are turning to their mobile devices to help them get from one place to another; navigation while driving is especially popular.- 20396Murphy ≡ Articles
For vast majority of seniors who own one, a smartphone equals ‘freedom
Although seniors tend to lag their younger counterparts in tech adoption, more seniors than those 18-29 describe their smartphone as liberating.- 25423Murphy ≡ Articles
Racial and ethnic differences in how people use mobile technology
Minority smartphone owners tend to rely more heavily on their phone than whites do for internet access, according to our recent report on smartphone adoption.- 24008Murphy ≡ Articles
How having smartphones (or not) shapes the way teens communicate
It may seem as if basic or flip phones are a thing of the past, given that 73% of teens have a smartphone. But that still leaves 15% of teens who only have a basic cellphone and 12% who have none at all, and it makes a difference in the way each group com- 23678Murphy ≡ Articles
Smartphone, computer or tablet? 36% of Americans own all three
For many Americans, one device isn’t enough.- 20268Murphy ≡ Articles
More Americans using smartphones for getting directions, streaming TV
Smartphone use that goes beyond routine calls and text messages does not appear to be slowing.- 20406Murphy ≡ Articles
Global tech companies see Indias vast offline population as untapped market
Only about a fifth of India’s roughly 1.2 billion people are online, according to a recent Pew Research Center report, and the world’s biggest technology- 24633Murphy ≡ Articles
Emerging, developing countries gain ground in the tech revolution
People in emerging and developing nations are quickly catching up to those in advanced nations in terms of access to technology.- 23168Murphy ≡ Articles
Smartphones help those without broadband get online, but dont necessarily bridge the digital divide
Many Americans rely on cell phone internet access due to a lack of broadband at home. But are these devices a good substitute?- 25876Murphy ≡ Articles
Many smartphone owners dont take steps to secure their devices
More than a quarter of owners say they don't use a screen lock or other security features to access their phone, but most are taking at least some steps for security.- 27757Murphy ≡ Articles
Record shares of Americans now own smartphones, have home broadband
Here are four key trends illustrating the current technology landscape in America.- 20932Murphy ≡ Articles
China outpaces India in internet access, smartphone ownership
India and China have long had a competitive relationship and have emerged as major economic powers. But in the digital space, China has a clear advantage.- 27448Murphy ≡ Articles
10 facts about smartphones as the iPhone turns 10
As the iPhone turns 10 years old this week, take a look back at the broader story about the ways mobile devices have changed how people interact.- 26765Murphy ≡ Articles
A third of Americans live in a household with three or more smartphones
The growing prevalence of cellphones comes as the typical American household now contains a wide range of connected devices.- 25203Murphy ≡ Articles
Smartphones are common in advanced economies, but digital divides remain
In each of 14 countries surveyed in 2016, nearly all people reported owning a mobile phone. But the shares who own a smartphone vary considerably.- 20848Murphy ≡ Articles
Nearly half of Americans use digital voice assistants, mostly on their smartphones
Voice-controlled digital assistants are being incorporated into a wide range of consumer products, and many U.S. adults say they now use these applications.- 25366Murphy ≡ Articles
Declining Majority of Online Adults Say the Internet Has Been Good for Society
At the same time, the contours of connectivity are shifting: One-in-five Americans (20%) are now ‘smartphone only’ internet users at home.- 26933Murphy ≡ Articles
Smartphone Ownership Is Growing Rapidly Around the World, but Not Always Equally
Whether in advanced or emerging economies, younger people, those with higher levels of education and those with higher incomes are more likely to be digitally connected.- 26808Murphy ≡ Articles
Mobile Technology and Home Broadband 2019
(Hero Images/Getty Images) Note: For the latest survey data on home broadband adoption and smartphone use, see “Mobile Technology and Home Broadband 2021”- 25177Murphy ≡ Articles
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