Why Aren’t Older Adults Buying Smartphones?
Posted on 11/1/2012 by Jody Holtzman | AARP Blog Author | Comments
TechnologyThere’s an app for that – but usage by older adults is stalled. Boomers and beyond have the spending power, but they aren’t snapping up tablets and smartphones. Pew’s latest smartphone numbers tell the story – smartphone usage has not grown beyond 11% among the 65+. And tablet ownership, despite many cute stories, has only grown to 13%. Yet you and I both know that that these phones and tablets provide significant utility, from easy access to discounts and savings …
