When it comes to apps, consumers have shorter attention spans

By Natasha Baker TORONTO (Reuters) - Consumers are using apps for shorter bursts of time and opting to "snack" on content more frequently, according to newly released data. A record 70 billion smartphone and tablet apps are expected to be downloaded globally this year, according to market research firm ABI Research. But consumers' attention spans for apps are dropping. ...

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