Half of adult cell phone owners have apps on their phones  The share of adult cell phone owners who have downloaded an app to their phone nearly doubled in the past two years – rising from 22% in September 2009 to 38% in August 2011 – according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project. The share of U.S. adults who purchased a phone already equipped with apps also increased five percentage points in the past year, from 38% in May 2010 to 43% in the current survey. When both groups are accounted for—those whose phones came equipped with apps and those who have downloaded their own—fully half of U.S. adult cell phone owners (50%) now have apps on their phones. In May 2010, that figure stood at 43%. Looking at all U.S. adults, 42% now have cell phones with apps. Recent presentations: Watch now! TEDxUIllinois » When Networked Individuals Roamed the Earth (video) » Director Lee Rainie spoke about the rise of "networked individuals," a concept that he and Barry Wellman explore in their forthcoming book, Networked: The New Social Operating System. He described how revolutions in social networking, the internet, and mobile connectivity have changed the way that peope deal with each other and communities in their lives and how people can function more effectively in this new environment. A video of his speech can be found here. As learning goes mobile (slides and video) » Lee Rainie spoke about “As learning goes mobile” at the Educause 2011 annual conference. He described the Project’s latest findings about how people (especially young adults) use mobile devices, including smartphones and tablet computers. He discussed how the mobile revolution has combined with the social networking revolution to produce new kinds of learning and knowledge-sharing environments and described the challenges and opportunities this presents to colleges and teachers. A video of his speech can be found here.
Libraries and learning communities (slides and video) » Lee Rainie spoke about “As learning goes mobile” at the Educause 2011 annual conference. He described the Project’s latest findings about how people (especially young adults) use mobile devices, including smartphones and tablet computers. He discussed how the mobile revolution has combined with the social networking revolution to produce new kinds of learning and knowledge-sharing environments and described the challenges and opportunities this presents to colleges and teachers. A video of his speech can be found here. Pew Internet research in the news Social media open new chapter in 2012 campaign
Boston Globe, November 4
Appetite for phone apps nearly doubled, reflects increasing trend toward mobile
TechJournal, November 3
Interview with Lee Rainie and John Seely Brown (VIDEO)
This Week in Libraries, #57 | Other recent presentations: The new pathways to purchase in the world of networked consumers [SLIDES] » Director Lee Rainie lectured at New York University about the impact of digital technologies on the ways that people get advertising and relate to corporations. You can view or download his slides here.
Social Media and Civic Life [SLIDES] » Lee Rainie presented findings about the role of the internet, cell phones, and social media on civic life. You can view or download his slides here. See all upcoming presentations » About us: The Pew Internet & American Life Project is an initiative of the Pew Research Center, a nonprofit "fact tank"that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. The Pew Internet & American Life Project explores the impact of the internet on children, families, communities, the work place, schools, health care and civic/political life. Support for the project is provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts. |
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