Pew Research: Not Many Smartphone Users ‘Check-In’

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According to a new study by the Pew Research Center, while many smartphone users use their phones to find directions to places, very few choose to announce so publicly. Only 4% of those surveyed check-in with services like Foursquare, announcing their location online. Despite the popularity of Foursquare, most people not surprisingly are weary of announcing their whereabouts to the Internet. Do you check-in? Read the full article at PCMag.com

About Shelly Palmer

Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.

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