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INFOGRAPHIC: What do Americans really use their tablets for?

Zen Terrelonge
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Social media, shopping, gaming, and playing music – confirmation the device is an entertainment station.

comScore has launched the TabLens initiative, a monthly report that will delve into trends American tablet owners have adopted.

The analyst's infographic shows the devices have become a fourth screen, joining TVs, PCs, and smartphones, as three in five read books on their tablets.

Meanwhile, two-thirds access social networks via tablet, 70 per cent use the gadgets to play games, and 50 per cent listen to music.

Check out the infographic below.

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Tags: Music , streaming , mobile commerce , social media , tablets , Social , Market Data , mobile shopping , infographic

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