While most Australians have smartphones, around 1 in 10 adults (roughly 2-3 million) might not, with usage concentrated among older adults, those with low digital literacy, and some remote First Nations communities facing connectivity issues, though a small but declining number still use basic 'dumbphones'.
More than nine out of every ten Australians own a smartphone, and it's the first thing we take when we leave the house. Mobiles have become ubiquitous because of the value they provide to us as individuals.
Almost all Americans (98%) own a mobile phone. This translates to almost 331 million people. More than nine out of 10 (91%) of Americans own a smartphone. Each day Americans spend 4 hours and 30 minutes on their mobile phones and check their phone 144 times per day.
Both iPhone and Android have users across genders but men lean more toward Android, while women slightly favor iPhones. While Android is the most popular choice globally, younger generations like Gen Zs and Millennials are still more likely to be iPhone adopters.
With more than 2.5 million Australians not using the internet,1 digital exclusion has now become a greater driver of inequality than ever before.
The odds of living to 80 in Australia are very high, with life expectancy around 81 for males and 85 for females, meaning many people will pass 80, and data from the early 2020s shows around half of men will reach 80, while women generally exceed it, with recent statistics indicating about 30% of men (and more women) reach their 90s, showing strong longevity trends for older Australians.
When analyzing the mobile habits of the affluent, the answer to “Which phone do most rich people use?” is overwhelmingly the iPhone. In the United States, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) consistently choose Apple, not just as a status symbol, but as a strategic choice for managing a complex, high-stakes lifestyle.
Unplugging From Your Smartphone Is Good For You. Clinical relevance: Cutting back on smartphone use, even temporarily, can be a huge mental health boost, highlighting the cost of constant connectivity. Participants reported reduced anxiety, depression, and increased life satisfaction.
China Has The Highest Smartphone Addiction Rate
China gains a score of 36.16 for problematic smartphone usage. China also has the highest number of smartphone users globally, almost 1.5 times more than any other country.
Did you know the average person checks their phone 144 times a day?* That's a lot of distractions. Turning on features like “do not disturb” can help you stay focused,silence distraction and spend less time scrolling.
Reuters reported that sales data highlights a rising trend in purchasing dumb phones. In 2024, feature phone sales in the UK reached 450,000 units, while sales across Western Europe increased by 4% from 2023, totaling 215 million units.
The top issues for Australian youth today center around severe financial stress (cost of living, housing), significant mental health challenges (anxiety, isolation), and deep concerns about climate change, with violence/safety also rising, according to recent major surveys. These issues profoundly impact their daily lives, affecting well-being and future prospects, despite resilience and hope for change.
Despite most young people in Australia receiving their first smartphone between the ages of 12 to 13, it all boils down to maturity and needs.
Three-finger gestures on iPhone primarily activate accessibility features like VoiceOver (for screen reading and navigation) and Zoom (magnification), allowing scrolling, zooming, and text manipulation (copy/paste/undo) with specific taps and drags, though some text actions work without VoiceOver enabled for quick editing. Common gestures include three-finger double-tap to toggle VoiceOver speech, triple-tap for the screen curtain, and pinching/spreading with three fingers for copy/paste actions, notes this YouTube video.
Switching To Iphone Has Been The Worst Decision I've Ever Made
You might think all stars use iPhones, but that's not true. Some celebrities prefer Android phones. For example, Elon Musk has been seen using Android. He likes new technology, and Android fits his style.
Zuckerberg has always supported Android for its freedom, customization, and user control. It shows that real tech lovers care more about performance than brand names. So while most people argue over iPhone vs Android, the world's top tech genius already made his choice.
According to Statcounter data, Apple controlled an estimated 58.42% of the US smartphone market in September 2025. Samsung ranked a distant second at 22.43%, despite wide distribution and huge marketing campaigns, including high-cost press events every year.
Certain lifestyle habits can negatively affect your physical and mental health, shortening your potential lifespan.
For example, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) groups people into population age cohorts, and differentiates between '15–64', '65 years and over' and '85 years and over'. People over 65 are generally classified as 'older' for ABS purposes.
Around 80,000 Australians had over $2 million in superannuation as of 2019-2020 data, with estimates suggesting this number might be higher now due to asset growth, potentially affecting around 80,000 people with balances over $3 million by 2025. While most with high balances are older, some young individuals (under 30) also hold over $2 million in super.