The document outlines key trends in internet usage from 1995 to 2015 based on a presentation by Mary Meeker at the Code Conference in May 2015. Some of the major trends discussed include:
- Global internet and smartphone users grew significantly from 1995 to 2014 but growth is slowing as adoption rates mature.
- Mobile data traffic and video consumption grew substantially, driving over 60% of consumer internet traffic by 2014.
- Leading internet companies have seen enormous growth in market capitalization since 1995, topped by companies like Apple and Google.
- Advertising, especially on mobile, continues to shift to new formats optimized for smartphones and mobile engagement.
- Time spent on mobile devices, especially in a vertical viewing orientation, has sur