How People Use Their Cell Phones
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff 
More than half adult cell owners use their phones to go online. See what else people do with their phones.
| Percentage of cell owners who use this feature | |
|---|---|
| Send and receive text messages | 81% |
| Access the Internet | 60 |
| Send or receive mail | 52 |
| Download apps | 50 |
| Get directions, recommendations, or other location-based information | 49 |
| Listen to music | 48 |
| Participate in a video call or video chat | 21 |
| "Check in" or share your location | 8 |
Source: Pew Research Internet Project, 2013.
