Black Americans who are young and college graduates are on the same footing as their white counterparts when it comes to getting online or using a smartphone. But Aaron Smith, a Pew researcher, says using a mobile device as a primary means of accessing the Internet has drawbacks. There's a lot you can't do on a smartphone.
"For instance," Smith says, "distance learning or filling out job applications. Those may be much more difficult on a smartphone than on a more traditional device."
