HT-MaRS smartphone user survey: They’ve taken over our lives

As smartphones become more commonplace, we can expect even bigger changes to the way we consume information, how we interact, and how we live our lives. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Updated on: Jul 17, 2016 6:12 PM IST

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As smartphones become more commonplace, we can expect even bigger changes to the way we consume information, how we interact, and how we live our lives. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

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5-month-old Aayansh Playing with a mobile phone. The HT-MaRS smartphone user survey suggests that 25% of the youth thinks that smartphones have made their lives simpler. (Hindustan Times)

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According to the HT-MaRS smartphone user survey, 53% of the users shop online while they have nothing else to do. (Hindustan Times)

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According to the HT-MaRS smartphone user survey, a whopping 66% housewives make online purchases during their free time.

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The HT-MaRS smartphone user survey suggests that 56% of women feel that social media usage has increased because of smartphones.

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According to the HT-MaRS smartphone user survey, 28% of users feel that mobile wallets are helpful when one wants to avoid using credit cards. (Hindustan Times)

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25% of men who took part in the HT-MaRS smartphone user survey feel that apps have made their lives simpler. (Hindustan Times)

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This number increases to 27% among women. (Hindustan Times)

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32% of survey takers said they use their smartphones for selfies a few times a week. (Hindustan Times)

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According to the HT-MaRS smartphone user survey 31% students say they use smartphones for selfies a few times a week. This number increases to 36% among housewives. (Hindustan Times)

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43% male users and 28% females say that smartphones have increased the amount of time they spend watching movies and videos. (HT Photo)

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25% say that smartphones have become their primary source of news, according to the HT-MaRS smartphone user survey . (HT Photo)