Smartphone use News

The study showed the negative effects of cellphone screen time - intolerance, withdrawal, and conflict with job-related tasks The study was designed to determine if self-regulatory behaviours could lead to modified user behaviour for more positive outcomes "Optimizing but not minimizing screen time is more likely to increase user productivity", study author said

Humans evolved to be a uniquely social species and require constant input from others to seek a guide for culturally appropriate behaviour.

The Wyndham Grand hotels are offering five percent additional discount to guests for saying bye-bye to their phones during their stay.

Researchers from the University of Georgia in the US analysed data from a survey of over a million US teens.

Studies have previously associated kids' habit of using smartphones with problems in mental health like depression, suicidal tendencies, etc, lack of concentration, and other health issues.

The researchers discovered that 48 percent of teenagers who spent five or more hours per day on electronic devices reported a suicide-related behaviour.

The research has found that teenagers, especially girls, who spend several hours per day before the digital screens are more likely to be depressed and have suicide-related outcomes.

Sale of smartphones in the country is likely to touch 160 million units in financial year 2016-17 as compared to last fiscal's 100 million units, according to Assocham.