More proof that smartphones - no matter what kind you use, whether it be an Android or iPhone - have truly become a big part of our everyday lives.

The Consumer Electronics Association recently did a nationwide survey and found that smartphones are now in 72% of all households in the U.S..

In fact, smartphones are now #3 on the "gotta have" list, trailing only TVs and DVD players. Of those surveyed, most say they use their smartphone for texting, navigating and gathering information (aka surfing the web).

(Source: ABC Radio News)

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