| Characteristic | Geosocial services | Location-based information services |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | - | 90% |
| 2013 | 12% | 74% |
| 2012 | 18% | 74% |
| 2011 | 12% | 55% |
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Release date
January 2016
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Region
United States
Survey time period
2011 to 2015
Number of respondents
2015 n = 2,001
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
Smartphone owners
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
For location services: share of smartphone owners who use their phone to get directions, recommendations, or other information related to their present location.
For geosocial services: share of smartphone owners who use a service such as Foursquare to 鈥渃heck in鈥 to certain locations or share their location with friends.
Figures regarding geosocial services and 2011 and 2012 location-based services were taken from previous publication.
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