3 Out Of 4 Smartphone Users In India Suffering From Nomophobia: Study
According to the report, 42 percent of respondents use smartphones most for entertainment, where social media is at the top, 65 percent of users sacrifice phone usage to conserve battery while 82 percent limit their social media usage.
May 05, 2023, 16:43 PM IST
Beware! Fake links promising to run banned Chinese App TikTok being circulated to steal user data
Ever since several popular Chinese mobile applications, including video-sharing platform TikTok was banned by the government, several fake URLs have come to fore promising users a way to run the app in the country
Jul 23, 2020, 17:59 PM IST
Take control of your data to stay safe online: Google tells users
These recommendations are part of Google's latest campaign '#SecurityCheckKiya' that urges users to take control of their data.
Feb 05, 2019, 12:17 PM IST
Smartphone users in India install around 50 apps on average: Report
By category, the social media apps lead the usage with 76 percent of the users using them on a daily basis.
Dec 12, 2018, 13:30 PM IST
Smartphone users in India to double to 829 mn by 2022: Report
The total number of smartphone users stood at 404 million in 2017, while 27 percent of the population used the Internet last year, technology major Cisco's Visual Networking Index (VNI) said.
Dec 04, 2018, 13:05 PM IST
62% Indians run out of smartphone space every three months: Report
Almost 64% said they had lost a precious photo or video from their smartphone as a result of files not being backed up.
Mar 26, 2018, 20:45 PM IST
Twitter may bring 'Night Mode' to desktops
The `Night Mode` has been seen on desktop in select users` accounts.
Aug 09, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
Anonymous app Yik Yak shuts down
Yik Yak, a mobile application which gained popularity for allowing users to make anonymous comments and which sparked debate on cyber bullying, has shut down.
May 01, 2017, 18:55 PM IST
Texting, entertainment equally important for smartphone users
Phone calls also accounted for another 22 percent of time, while social media and emails each accounted for 10 percent of respondents' time.
Feb 07, 2016, 17:53 PM IST
Smartphone 'most indispensable' travel companion for Indians: Study
At least 60 percent travellers who check in with work during a vacation say their travel partner or spouse does not mind. However, among Indians, who are the most likely to check in with work, one-fifth admit that their spouse or travel partner does get annoyed.
Jan 16, 2016, 19:56 PM IST
US, UK Smartphone owners prefer 5.3-inch screens
Android users were more likely to favour a larger screen size
Dec 21, 2015, 14:37 PM IST
Most smartphone users will reveal nude pictures than banking data
The majority of smartphone owners would rather have nude pictures publicly exposed than their banking information.
Nov 19, 2015, 17:22 PM IST
Smartphone health apps may pose privacy risk
Some clinically-accredited smartphone health apps may be sending unencrypted personal and health information, putting the privacy of users at risk, a new study has found.
Sep 25, 2015, 18:21 PM IST
Indians spend 47% of time on apps like WhatsApp, Skype: Report
Smartphone users in India spend 47 percent of their time on communication applications such as WhatsApp, We Chat, Hike and Skype which are key driver of mobile broadband usage, says a report.
Jun 28, 2015, 12:35 PM IST
70% people use smartphones while driving: Study
While texting (61 percent) and emailing (33 percent) are still the top activities of the drivers.
May 20, 2015, 16:06 PM IST
2.5 bn smartphone users globally by 2015: US report
According to the market research firm, the number of global users had surpassed one billion in 2012.
Jul 28, 2014, 11:04 AM IST
