Pew Internet Study (opinion/experience)

I can relate to the finding of the study by Pew Internet. I recently acquired a smart phone, but prior to I had a basic sliding phone. It had limited features like a lack of touch screen, wi-fi connections or the ability to multitask. I did however, have a application center, I could download apps, but they were as efficient as the smart phone. I basically used my old phone for calling, texting and accessing social networks. On rare occasions I used the geo-social feature such as "Where?" or Yellowpages, but it was rare and sadly slow.

Now with my smart phone, I have the freedom to speed, and easier functions. The wi-fi connects opens my cellular world. My sisters, with their smart phones used it to connect with location savvy apps. I have seen them use directional applications on a daily basis at times. I find that with a smart phone, one can be more encouraged to access and use these features surveyed in this project.


I can happily say I am now one of those American adults who contributes to smartphone percentile. I am not a complete fan of the way social networks allow people to pin point there location at in time, at any place. It gives me a sense of insecurity and lack of privacy. In some instances it can be convent and helpful, but mostly I would like to keep some personal information from the internet as much as possible.