GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, in its report, said the acceptance and growing popularity is mainly due to the government’s focussed efforts on digital payment methods, like unified payments interface (UPI).
According to a new report, a typical smartphone user picks up the phone 70-80 times a day. This is based on actual clicks/swaps data of over 1,000 users and in-depth consumer interviews conducted across India.
On average, parents spend nearly two hours with their children, but 75% of parents admit to using their phones during this time. Three out of four children frequently voice their apprehensions about their parents devoting excessive attention to their phones when they are together. Majority of parents tend to provide their children with smartphones at around the age of 14, often equipped with parental controls. This decision is primarily driven by security concerns, as well as the recognition that smartphones are increasingly essential for educational purposes.
Smartphones have become a daily part of our lives. According to a new study , using mobile phones over hours can lead to mental health issues and more. - Using Smartphone Over 4 Hours Can Lead to Higher Risk of Mental Health Issues, Says Study
The study found that 35 out of 50 patients were having neck pain,back pain, spasms, tenderness, and stress, and the students used the phone for about 8–9 hours a day. The study identified a mild disability in neck functions and an increased forward head posture in individuals who had increased weekly usage of mobile phones.