The statistics show that the biggest spies are women, with a quarter regularly checking texts, emails, calls, social media and internet history to see what their partners have been up to.

However, while fewer men search phones, those who do tend to rifle more frequently with one in ten snooping weekly, compared to only 8% of women doing the same.

When questioned on why they felt the need to sneak around, respondents said they felt like their partner was acting suspiciously (28%), potentially playing away (15%) or that they simply checked out of boredom (27%).

The survey of 2,000 respondents, commissioned by Row.co.uk, found that over half of snoopers (53%) said they have found something incriminating when they searched their partners phone.

Following this discovery, almost a third said they confronted their partner admitting they had seen something on their phone. A further fifth of UK respondents said that they would confront their partner, but cite a different reason for how they stumbled upon the information.

One in twenty snoopers ended up breaking up with their partner following their discoveries.

The shocking stats also revealed that Londoners are most likely to spy on their other halves, with a fifth prying at least once a week. This was followed by those living in East Anglia (10%) and those in East Midlands, North West, Scotland and South West all at 9% weekly.

When asked about their own phones, 13% of the snoopers said they don’t let their partner view their devices, while almost a third of people admitted they had something on their phone that they would rather their partner didn’t discover.

Secret snooping is to blame for five per cent of break-ups of relationships, according to the data.

Richard Waters from Row.co.uk commented, “It seems as though Brits have trouble trusting their partner, especially when it comes to technology. Our data shows that advances in technology are putting a strain on our relationships, as although they give us another way to communicate with our partners, they’re also providing ways to communicate with others in a way that can be kept secret.

It’s shocking to see just how many UK people are regularly checking up on our other halves, especially when you consider that the very act of snooping accounts for five per cent of break ups!”

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We all have numerous gadgets nowadays, whether it’s a smartphone, a tablet, a gaming console or a laptop, our worlds are filled with cool, electronic goods that we’ve learned to love. 

However, even though these items are increasingly robust, there is still the likelihood that with a bang here or misplacement there they’ll be stolen, lost or broken.  Yes, electrical companies utilise all sorts of amazing technologies such as Gorilla glass and certified waterproofing to protect our gadgets, however there’s always going to be issues. 

Bangs and Knocks 

First things first and let’s discuss the most obvious reason for protecting your new phone – knocks and bangs. The average phone takes all sorts of knocks, falls and bangs in its life time and ensuring that it’s got insurance that covers these potential issues, as well as a case can limit serious issues.

Now, not all cases are created equal and we implore you to perform a little research before stumping up 59p on eBay. There’s plenty of reasonably priced cases out there that offer good protection for your phone’s back and screen. We know it’s an extra few pounds, but we can tell you that replacing a phone display, or having to look at a big scratch on the back of your lovely, shiny phone is a far more distressing prospect.

Anti-virus

Of course, not all damage happens to the phone exterior. Antivirus apps and software prevent the numerous issues that we see increasingly commonplace on phone software. From viruses that lock up phones, to Trojans that cause all sorts of issues, an anti-virus program is a necessity and a must download and nowadays a lot of these apps are free, which is great! Many also come with software that allows you to remotely wipe the data on your device.

Phone Tracker

Whether you lose your phone or it’s taken, installing a phone tracker app is also a smart move is a wise move. These apps use your GPS to monitor your device and if it’s stolen or lost will show its location via GPS. Once again many are free and some anti-virus software includes phone trackers as part of the software.

Insurance

Put simply, if you’re willing to pay £40 a month for a phone or to stump up £500 in advance then you should insure it. Insurance costs only a few pounds a month and it offers you peace of mind. Phone insurance not only covers the cost of repairs to the phone and insures against it being stolen, many also cover you against issues regarding calls made without your permission among other things. 

The thing that we need to remember when caring for our devices is that a lot of our lives are stored on there and for better or worse they’ve become an integral part of our social, work and personal lives. So for all your insurance needs Row.co.uk is there to help you, so why not get an instant quote today. 

*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.