If you got a smart phone for Christmas, you're like mllions of Americans.

Recent surveys show that 44 percent of U.S. mobile subscribers now own a smartphone, compared to 18 percent just two years ago, according to Nielsen.

Customers who have upgraded to a smartphone, switched to a new device or are looking for more information about specific operating systems in Shoreline have the opportunity to get answers to their questions and become more savvy about new technology at Wireless Workshops from Verizon.

The Verizon store in Shoreline at 1255 N. 205th St., will host a Apple iPhone 4S workshop at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26.

Reports from Nielsen and ChangeWave Research also indicate:

• ·         64% of 25-34 year olds own a smartphone
• ·         53% of 18-24 year olds own a smartphone
• ·         47% of 35-54 year olds own a smartphone (up from 19% in ’09)
• ·         25% of those 55 and older own a smartphone (up from 10% in ’09)
• ·         51% of smartphone owners are female

More than 28,000 customers nationwide have participated in the workshops (both online and in stores) since last spring. Customers can attend the in-person Android basics and Apple iPhone 4S workshops at the Shoreline Verizon Wireless Communications stores. 

For complete local information visit the Wireless Workshops website.

 Source: Verizon Wireless.