Research + News | Topic: Smartphones

Teens Review Their Favorite Social Apps

High Schoolers reveal and review their favorite social apps. Read the article here.

Using Smartphones To Track Your Teens

Would you use your kids’ phone to track them? How well do these apps work? Read the full article here.

The Teen Transition: Adolescents of Today, Adults of Tomorrow

Statistics on device ownership among teens and young adults from Nielsen. Read the article here.

Teen Girls Most Likely to Rely on Mobile for Internet

Girls and low-income teens are more likely to access the Internet via mobile devices. Read the full article here.

Texting While Parenting: Can It Wait?

Common Sense Media suggests that smartphone rules are for parents, too. Read the full article here.

Sexting Habits of Teens

Sending digital, sexually explicit material – otherwise known as sexting – is on the rise. Read the full article here.

One in Four Teens Access the Internet Primarily Through Mobile

Smartphone adoption rates are growing at a rapid pace among teenagers, allowing them mobile access to the Internet. Read the full article here.

CDC: 1 in 3 U.S. Drivers Read or Send Texts, Emails

CDC research shows that 31 percent of drivers are texting behind the wheel. Read the article here.

National Day of Unplugging

March 1-2, 2013 is the fourth annual National Day of Unplugging. Learn more here.

Pheed is Feeding Teens’ Thirst for Social Media

New mobile app Pheed is social-media platform gaining momentum and popularity among teens. Read the full article here.