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Close to half (46%) of those who use social networks have visited a social network by using their mobile phone, according to ABI Research.

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The most popular features people use when accessing a social network on their phone is checking for comments and messages from their friends.  Combined these features account for more than 50 percent of mobile social network user activity.  Posting status updates is also popular, with more than 45 percent of mobile social users allowing others know what they are up to via their mobile phone.

"The social network is increasingly becoming a central hub for communication across online and mobile domains for many consumers," said Wolf.

"To a degree, it allows them to centralize messaging, communication and even digital media consumption through a centralized property on various screens. We believe this centralization of a consumer's digital lifestyle through social networks will only increase adoption of mobile social networking in coming years."

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