Young Latinos, Blacks Answer Call Of Mobile Devices

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 11/30/2009 - 11:01pm

Americans are increasingly using hand-held devices to access the Internet and for texting, sending e-mails, playing music and instant messaging.

A large number of those hyperusers are young Latinos and blacks, who crave the convenience of staying connected wherever they go.

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