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SMARTPHONE USAGE STATISTICS
A 2026 Pew survey of nearly 10,000 US adults found that 62% of those who feel they spend too much time on their smartphones tried to cut back, with 77% saying they were at least somewhat successful- Delhi’s internet subscriptions surge 217% in a decade to 5.7 crore in 2025
- Forget walking, Americans scroll 86 miles a year on phones, and the number keeps rising - are you guilty too?
- 85.5% Indian households posses at least one smartphone, 99.5% youth use UPI: MoSPI surveyA recent survey by MoSPI reveals that over 85% of Indian households now own smartphones, with internet access available within the premises...29 May, 2025, 10.00 PM IST
- To ban or not to ban? Countries debate regulations on smartphone usage in schoolsGlobally, 79 education systems have now banned smartphones in schools due to concerns about learning disruption and privacy. Some bans have...16 Feb, 2025, 05.26 PM IST
- Telcos, Wi-Fi providers must collaborate on innovative biz models to spur digital infra: Trai chief"With technologies like industry 4.0, 5G broadcast, Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR, machine-to-machine communication and robotics, the data...20 Jun, 2022, 09.55 PM IST
- Indian millennials addicted to smartphones, spend one-third of their waking hours on WhatsApp, FB75% of the respondents agreed to have owned a smartphone in their teens.20 Dec, 2019, 06.30 PM IST
- CCI seeks third party data on India's smartphone baseThe CCI has sought details from third parties on yearly smartphone sales and Internet usage in the country.10 Aug, 2019, 07.36 PM IST
- Popular myth debunked: Urban, rural youth almost equally addicted to InternetThe study also established a relationship between Internet use and prevalence of depression.18 Jul, 2019, 10.41 AM IST
- Soundwave technology: The new frontier in digital payment spaceThis technology facilitates a universally scalable and cost-effective means of payment by leveraging the benefits of cash-based and digital...23 Mar, 2019, 11.24 AM IST
- Forgot to take medicines? Smartphone apps can help with timely remindersMobile apps could potentially save lives by helping people with heart diseases.28 Aug, 2018, 02.28 PM IST
- Now, telcos offer insurance, backup to retain customersIndustry experts say such offers are aimed at increasing stickiness of subscribers at a time when telcos are battling brutal price competit...13 Jun, 2017, 01.19 AM IST
- Nielsen defends industry report against MobiKwik allegations of favouritism and data fabricationNielsen said its, "Mobile Insights employs state of the art metering technologies to passively measure the actual usage of apps and sites o...17 Jun, 2016, 02.46 PM IST
- Now, an app to detox your smartphone addictionAre you addicted to your smartphone? This app can help restrain you from using your device during meetings, conferences or social gathering...17 Dec, 2015, 04.43 PM IST
- Mobiles to fall under separate category in revised IIPBooming demand for smartphones reason for separate listing, LED & LCD TVs too will be part of new index; 'ready to eat' group may also find...28 Sep, 2015, 03.06 AM IST
- Chinese apps see a space in utilityComanies are eying fundamental needs of India's users long ignored by biggies like FB, Twitter and Tinder.23 Sep, 2015, 01.06 PM IST
- Chinese apps like Baidu, Cheetah Mobile eye fundamental needs of Indian users ignored by Facebook, Twitter“Most security applications in the United States require users to pay for these apps. The free motto is very special to us,” said CEO Fu Sh...23 Sep, 2015, 04.49 AM IST
- Apps like Viber, Skype, Nimbuzz, Fring allowing free calls on mobile data and Wi-Fi gain popularityWith call tariffs going up, smartphone usage rising and service providers cutting down on free minutes and discounts, a lot more people are...07 Feb, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Malware target on Android OS set to increase in 2013Viruses and worms spreading through flash drives along with rise in malware targeting Android OS are the main trends in India in 2013, pred...25 Dec, 2012, 05.22 PM IST
- Ways to track your data usage on mobiles & computersThere are ways to track your usage, identify apps that are data hogs and even set alarms when you are nearing your monthly limits.18 Apr, 2012, 04.54 AM IST
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