Steve Jobs' famous prediction that we are moving into a Post-PC era has come to pass according to a report from Nielsen [via Engadget]. In its most recent Digital Consumer Report, the research group found that a whopping 65 percent of Americans owned a smartphone in 2013 and that smartphones are now more common than games consoles and digital cable TV, at 46 percent and 54 percent adoption, respectively.
Furthermore, Americans now spend an average of 34 hours per month using mobile apps and mobile web browsers, but only 27 hours a month getting online with their PCs. Other interesting stats from the report reveal that 29 percent of Americans own a tablet -- up from just 5 percent two years ago -- and the average American owns four tech devices.
Furthermore, Americans now spend an average of 34 hours per month using mobile apps and mobile web browsers, but only 27 hours a month getting online with their PCs. Other interesting stats from the report reveal that 29 percent of Americans own a tablet -- up from just 5 percent two years ago -- and the average American owns four tech devices.
Wendy J. Nilsen, Ph.D.
Health Scientist Administrator
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
Office of the Director, NIH
31 Center Drive, Building 31, Room B1-C19; MSC 2027
Bethesda, MD 20892-2027
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