Four in ten phones in the US are smartphones (Study)

How many of you guys own a smartphone? We’re guessing that if you’re coming here often to check up on news, there’s a good chance that you’re a smartphone user. According to a recent Nielsen study, it appears that the number of smartphone users has increased and apparently 4 out of 10 phones in the US are smartphones.

It’s really no surprise to see that more and more users are turning to smartphones given the various applications that a smartphone can be used for. For example they can be used as mobile wallets, conduct presentations, check emails while on the go, edit word documents, and even comes with specialized apps that some in the medical profession find indispensable.

The report is also consistent in its reporting that at the moment the majority of smartphone users are on Android’s platform at just over 40%, with iOS trailing behind at around 28%. Do you guys think this is true? Have you started to notice more and more people using smartphones around you?