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Do you lie in bed at night scrolling through your Facebook timeline? Is Twitter the first thing you do before when you wake up?

There are 40 million smartphone owners in Britain and the devices have become invaluable to the day-to-day lives of many users so we surveyed 2000 Brits to find out exactly how people are using the devices.

Our survey found that 73% of smartphone-owning Brits become anxious when they don’t have access to their mobile phone.

The average Briton uses their phone 2 hours and 54 minutes a day, though paling in comparison to the average 18 to 24-year-old who racks up a huge 6 hours 17 minutes a day.

We also found out what people use their phones for. Facebook takes up most people’s time with an average of 23 minutes a day on the social media platform, followed by 17 and a half minutes spent texting, 17 minutes listening to music and 13 minutes making calls.

People are so addicted to their mobile that one in ten admitted to checking their social media while at the cinema and 12% browsing their timeline when they were on a date.

Almost half (44%) of respondents said they would be worse off without their smartphone with 15% saying they couldn’t live without it.

Despite being so reliant on their devices, a third of those surveyed admitted they never back up their data and two thirds don’t have their phone insured.

The data also found that Brits acknowledge the ways their phone addiction is inhibiting their life with an estimated 5,000,000 Brits saying checking their phone stops them from getting a good night’s sleep.

The figures suggest almost two and a half million Brits’ gadget usage is getting in the way of housework, preparing food or caring for themselves and their children, and over 700,000 Brits believe it has also gotten in the way of their sex life.

Thomas Stewart, chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society said the phenomenon will "only get worse" as we become more reliant on the technology to function in modern society.

However his prognosis is not all doom and gloom, he said: "Calling it a phobia is a bit over dramatic, the truth is today phones have invaluable technology which we need on a day-to-day basis.

"Not having access to Facebook so you can't see someone's pointless post is one thing but not being able to access emails, look at your bank account, book flights or hotels on the fly - that can be cause of concern."

People said they were most anxious when they left their phone at home or the battery dies and they were unable to use it. Limited signal was next on the list followed by when someone else is using their phone and when they run out of data.

The most common reason for feeling anxious was not being able to contact friends and family (52%) followed by being unable to be contacted (43%), being unable to check social media (18%), being unable to check the news (15%) and being unable to take photos and videos (8%)


Where people use their phones

Watching TV

58.3%

At work

54.5%

Talking to friends

50.9%

Travelling

49.0%

Eating

34.9%

Commuting

34.7%

Going to bed

32.4%

Using toilet

29.3%

Driving

19.8%

Washing

13.7%

On a date

13.5%

At the cinema

12.6%

At the gym

11.3%


*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.

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5 things to consider when buying a Tablet or Smartphone

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With the prices of electronic devices skyrocketing these days, one really must consider some essential things before spending so much money on them. Because if these things are not considered, then all your money goes to waste. Often times people get lured into the marketing trap of electronic item stores and companies that coax them into buying a smartphone or tablet that they don’t need.

 

The opposite of this scenario would be people not investing in a good handheld electronic screen device and using cheap products that don’t last long. This causes them to buy those products again and waste their money in the long run.

 

So before you to head to the store and buy yourself a new Smartphone or tablet, here are some of the things you should consider:

 

1.     Size of the device

Everybody has different needs when it comes to the phone or tablet. Some prefer a small sized phone that they can easily fit in their pockets, while others prefer big screens because they want to watch videos on it. You need to go to a store and try the different sizes that fit perfectly in your hands. Generally, a phone that covers 70% of a person’s entire hand is the perfect fit. When it comes to tablets some people like mini versions better because it’s easier to travel with them. While students prefer them a bit bigger, because they can take them to school and have their textbooks on them, and take notes. If you have eyesight problems then it is important to take a device that is a tad bit big because you don’t want to be squinting the entire time.

 

2.     Storage

Storage is a crucial element in phones, because all the pictures you take and the videos you make are going to need storage. If you are only looking for a phone for the basics such as making calls, texting, and e-mailing then you don’t need lots of storage space. But if you are going to be downloading apps, storing videos and games, then you need a device with lots of storage. Generally 8 GB is  a good starting point, but you will quickly run out of it. The same is true for tablets.

 

3.     Battery life

Again, it depends on how much you are going to be using the device. Some devices have all the specifications that one requires but they have a weak battery life. So you have to do your research on what works best for you. It is never a bad idea to get the maximum amount of battery life that you can get. Anything below 3000 mAh will barely last you a full 24 hours.

 

4.     Connectivity

No Smartphone and tablet is complete without good connectivity options. Although all of them have wifi compatibility but some smartphones have different network connectivity options. Always make sure that your phone will work with the type of network your provider uses.

 

5.     Apps compatibility

Some apps are only compatible with iOS, some for Android and others are available for both phones.  


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