Study: Cellphones "Eat" Other Device Functions
MocoNews reports that the mobile phone is taking the place of other devices, with a growing number of mobile features causing consumers to substitute their use of existing gadgets, according to a new study from U.K. media regulator Ofcom.
Here are some of the results:
– 55 percent of mobile phone users now use an alarm clock less often;
– 51 percent use a portable radio/tape/disc player less often;
– 38 percent said they use their dedicated camera less;
– 34 percent use their mp3 player less;
– 22 percent use radio less; and
– 15 percent player fewer console games.
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