Mobile computing is on the rise and everybody knows it. From casual games to enterprise app they are everywhere. While majority of us use a mobile device within a specified limit, there are addicts who launch an app more than 60 times a day. According to a recent blog released by flurry with data inputs from Nielsen, a lot of interesting stats has come out that highlights the mobile app addiction of users. Lets look into some of the most significant matrices-
Mobile applications are growing each with more than 1000 daily app submissions. Apps have become one of the prime mediums to communicate and lead one’s life. Share your opinion about the story.
- The number of mobile addicts in 2014 counts to 176 million which is more than the population of entire Russia.
- Females over-index males by 8% but that is significant share
- The middle aged population (35-54) constitutes to 28% of all the mobile addicts
- Over indexed on the female side are moms, parenting & education, gamers etc. while on male sides auto enthusiasts, gamers, parenting and catalogue shoppers rule
- Overall 64% games, 60% weather and 56% social networking leads other categories of apps
- 40% of the users check their phones in toilet
- 30% of them check their devices, having meal with someone
- 59% of the users said that they check their phones in the night, before sleep and after waking up
- 95% of the teens text while driving
- 70% of parents monitor their kids online and their posts
Mobile applications are growing each with more than 1000 daily app submissions. Apps have become one of the prime mediums to communicate and lead one’s life. Share your opinion about the story.