A boy happily touching his smartphone.
Currently, it appears that one out of every three populations in developing countries has a smartphone.
According to a Pew Research Center study since 2002, cell phone penetration in sub-Saharan Africa (both cell phones and smartphones) is climbing rapidly.
According to a survey in seven countries, including the Republic of South Africa, the penetration rate rose from about 10% to 30% in 2002 to 60% in low countries and about 90% in high countries in 2014.
In order of frequency, the most common uses of cell phones were sending messages, taking photos and videos, reading political news, and using social networking services.
The proliferation of smartphones is expected to increase opportunities for improving literacy and employment rates, as well as facilitating access to advanced medical care, education, and health care.
There still seems to be significant room for smart phones to influence our society.
Learn more about life in developing countries → "From Africa: Innovations in Health and Sanitation"
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