Most important highlights of the latest Pew Internet Study – 18-24 year olds compared to 30 year olds are
- almost twice as likely to have smartphones
- 20% less likely to read newspapers
- 100% more likely to use Twitter
Younger Americans’ Reading Habits and Technology Use | Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Projecthttp://www.pewinternet.org/2014/09/10/younger-americans-reading-habits-and-technology-use/#technology-use-and-gadget-ownershipYounger Americans typically have higher rates of technology adoption than older adults, with 98% of those under 30 using the internet, and 90% of those internet users saying they using social networking sites. Twitter use among online 16-17 year-olds jumped to 50% in this survey; previous Pew Research data shows that teens have started to augment traditional social networking sites with smaller services such as Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, though the vast majority still maintain a presence on Facebook.