Younger Users Flock To Facebook Mobile; Android Tops Apple In Worldwide Usage

It's well-known that more people are accessing Facebook on mobile devices, and the trend is definitely not lost among the site's younger users. According to a study from Macquarie Research, 56 percent of users between ages 15 and 25 surveyed said they check Facebook from their phones, up from 24 percent last year. Macquarie feels that this could rise to 70 percent next year.

It’s well-known that more people are accessing Facebook on mobile devices, and the trend is definitely not lost among the site’s younger users. According to a study from Macquarie Research, 56 percent of users between ages 15 and 25 surveyed said they check Facebook from their phones, up from 24 percent last year. Macquarie feels that this could rise to 70 percent next year.

The study picked out users between 15 and 25, feeling that they are the trendsetters and the future mainstream users of Facebook.

Other interesting statistics:

  • Women are more likely to post content than men (20 percent to 17 percent).
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