Talking on Smartphones? Sure, in the UK, Not so Much in US

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An O2 survey finds that people with smartphones use them for many things, but not so much for talking. In fact, The Telegraph reports people in the UK spend only 12 minutes and 6 seconds talking on their phones each day, according to the survey. This is only slightly more than people spend texting, emailing, and reading books.

Most people, the survey says, spend more than two hours a day on their phone, however, they spend more of that time on the internet and engaging in social media than anything else. Listening to music and playing games are other favorite smartphone pass times.

David Johnson, O2 General Manager of Devices in the UK says, “Smartphones are now being used like a digital ‘Swiss Army Knife’, replacing possessions like watches, cameras, books, and even laptops. While we’re seeing no let-up in the number of calls customers make or the amount of time they spend speaking on their phones, their phone now plays a far greater role in all aspects of their lives.”

Interestingly, The Telegraph says folks here in the US have been making fewer phone calls every year for the past five years, where the length of calls has dropped to around 90 seconds.

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Makes you wonder why they don't just buy a laptop......