Technology Adoption in Emerging Regions: Case of the Smartphone in Saudi Arabia

This paper examines the adoption of Smartphones in Saudi Arabia. A theoretical research model is developed based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology. A web-based survey has be...

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