As of the second quarter of 2025, approximately **** percent of internet users in the United States accessed the web via mobile phones, including both smartphones and feature phones. In comparison, around **** percent of respondents reported using laptops or desktop computers for internet access.
Smartphone usage in the United States
During the past years, the number of smartphone users in the United States has increased. According to recent data, 85 percent of the adults in the country own a smartphone. This has led to high competition between the biggest manufacturers in the field. Apple is the leading manufacturer in the U.S., with a market share of ** percent, followed by Samsung and Motorola/Lenovo. Meanwhile, there is more competition when it comes to operating systems. Apple iOS, which is used on all devices created by Apple, and Google Android, which is used for Samsung devices, have the biggest user share.
Usage of other devices in the U.S.
Smart home devices have become popular in recent years. It is projected that in 2025 the penetration rate for Smart Home segments like control and connectivity, as well as security, will grow up to ** and ** percent respectively. For users in the United States, the most common device for watching shows or movies was a TV set. According to the research, more than ** percent of the respondents spent more than 20 hours weekly in front of a TV. In comparison, the majority of those who watched shows or movies on a computer, tablet, or smartphone spent less than an hour weekly on such activity.
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