Touch-Screen Phone Usage Soars

According to market research firm ComScore, touch-screen cell phone usage is on the rise and continues to grow at a rapid rate. Between August 2008 and August 2009, touch-screen mobile-phone usage grew by over 159%. The number of touch-screen mobile-phone owners also doubled. In August 2008, just 9.2 million people were using touch-screen phones, but by August 2009, over 23.8 million people were using the phones.

The overwhelmingly rising numbers aren't limited to just touch-screens; it appears as if smartphone usages in general is growing throughout the United States. From August 2008 to August 2009, the number of smartphone users grew by 63%. In August 2008, there were about 20.7 million people using smartphones compared to over 33.7 in August 2009.

So what was the most popular phone? Not surprisingly, it was the iPhone, of course. With 32.9% of the touch-screen market using an iPhone, it was the top device for users ages 13 and older. With 8.7% was the LG Dare came in at a distant second. Other ranking touch-screen phones included the LG Voyager (7.8%), BlackBerry Storm (7%), and the Palm Treo (6.5%).

Another interesting tidbit ComScore found was that touch-screen users tend to be younger than standard cell phone users. Over half (51.4%) of smartphone users are under the age of 35, with a whopping 57.7% of touch-screen users being in the same age range. About 20.6% of touch-screen users are between the ages of 18 and 24, while only 5% of touch-screen users are over 65.

A Quick Glance at LG Dare

Mobile phones today just seem to keep pushing the limits of what can be done from the palm of your hand, especially when it comes to Verizon Wireless’ sleek LG Dare. Whether it is the enhanced 3-inch touch screen that can give tactile feedback, the 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus face detection, or the Bluetooth stereo support for listening to V CAST Music with Rhapsody, the LG Dare is ready to cater to every possible want or need from a phone through Verizon Wireless. The Dare’s chic, modern design and slick, lightweight body only add to its multitude of enhanced features.

It has fantastic versatility with the option of utilizing the 3-inch touch screen or the virtual QWERTY keyboard. The 3.2 megapixel camera and camcorder can capture just about anything using SmartPic technology which offers superior image quality and automatic face detection. The image can even be immediately edited through the Dare’s enhanced image editor. Even listening to music on the LG Dare is a breeze. With the ability to sync music from V CAST Music with Rhapsody to the Dare you can listen to whatever you want when you want it. The mobile phone can also turn into a music player capable of playing MP3, WMA, and other associated audio files. The Dare also has the ability to preset the sound effect equalizer, make and manage playlists, and multitask while listening to music. Its microSD memory port can support up to 8GB and has mass USB storage.

Other amazing qualities of the LG Dare would be its Bluetooth capabilities, speaker-independent voice commands, and handwriting recognition. It can hold up to 1000 contacts and has all the general features of most LG phones. It has the capability to have mobile email, VZ Navigator with touch navigation, HTML web browsing, and access to a media download center featuring ringtones, games, and more. The LG Dare is an advanced masterpiece that few can compare to, and considering Verizon’s fantastic service, the unbeatable features of the Dare, and the reasonable price point, what could possibly be a better deal?