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The Rise Of Voice Recognition And Its Effect On Content Marketers

According to the report, "360 View: Mobility and the App Economy", from Parks Associates, 39% of those smartphone users now use some sort of voice recognition software, rising to 50% among iPhone users.

"Among smartphone users ages 18-24, 48% use voice recognition software, and use of the "Siri" voice recognition software among iPhone users increased from 40% to 52% between 2013 and 2015. This translates into 15% of all U.S. broadband households using Siri" said Parks Associates in a recent press release.

From the article "The Rise Of Voice Recognition And Its Effect On Content Marketers" by Helen Leggatt.

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