Mobile Technology Gains the Lead in Computing Race
Anyone who has been following the recent trends in technological growth will come to the conclusion that mobile technology is more popular, and has taken its rightful place at the head of the pack. 2014 may see even more drastic shifts toward the mobile revolution, cementing its place as the preferred mode of computing.
For those who aren't so convinced, however, there is a growing amount of evidence in favor of mobile technology. Yahoo's CEO Marissa Mayer told those in attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland that, "more users access Yahoo's content on mobile devices and tablets than on personal computers."
In response to this development, Mayer states that "it makes connecting and trusting people easier." Though mobile technology has been around for a fair amount of time now, the newness of the trend itself is making people think about the benefits and disadvantages that mobile technology brings to the table. As time goes on, more and more aspects of this concept are revealed to us, including how devices can increase sales for business.
There is a lot of evidence in favor of mobile tech, and 2014 has been a particularly strong year for the growing industry. Here are some ways that mobile computing has usurped the throne of the mighty PC:
In 2011, smartphone and tablet sales caught up to PC sales. In 2013, smartphone and tablet sales hit 1.25 billion units, while PC sales dipped below 2011 levels with sales figures in the neighborhood of 300 million.
- 40% of YouTube traffic now comes from mobile devices.
- At the end of 2013, the mobile install base overtook the PC install base.
- Facebook now has over 945,000,000 active monthly mobile users.
- eBay did $25 billion in mobile transactions to close out 2013.
- In January 2014, smartphone ownership for American adults hit 58% and it grew to 42% for tablets.