# Phone Usage Stats Mashable's Interactive Infographic Examines America's Addiction to Mobile Phones By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-04-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-infographic References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/374842/Infographic-How-Addicted-Are-We-To-Our-Phones/) & [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/04/20/phone-use-infographic/) This interactive infographic from Mashable explores [phone addiction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-detox-device). 'How We Use Our Phones' is divided into three main sections: the weird places we use our phones, overall mobile use and mobile use breakdown. 61% of participants in a November 2014 study use their phone in the bathroom, where 30% of these people will answer a phone call. Multitasking is also an issue as 37% use their phones while at a party, 36% use them at a restaurant and 35% use them when playing with their kids. The average American, according to the interactive infographic, spends 2 hours and 57 minutes a day on their phone, 20.7 hours a week and 20.7 days a year. Even though people use their phones for a variety of things -- from texting to checking in places -- it's clear that this addiction will have a [negative long-term effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focuspledge). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Phone Addiction:** Opportunity to develop solutions for managing phone addiction and promoting healthy phone usage. - **Multitasking Behavior:** Opportunity to create products or services that help individuals effectively manage multitasking with their phone usage. - **Mobile Data Analysis:** Opportunity to provide data analysis tools and services to help individuals and businesses understand and optimize mobile phone usage patterns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Digital Wellness:** The digital wellness industry can provide solutions and tools to help individuals overcome phone addiction and promote healthier phone usage habits. - **Entertainment and Dining:** The entertainment and dining industries can explore innovative ways to engage customers who use their phones while at parties, restaurants, or engaging with their kids. - **Mobile Analytics:** The mobile analytics industry can leverage the vast amount of mobile usage data to provide valuable insights and recommendations to businesses and individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phone Breakup Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclaim-your-brain.md) - [Digital Dependency Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dependency.md) - [Acrylic Smartphone Addiction Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/methaphone.md) - [Smartphone Distraction-Curbing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemio-app.md) - [Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intenty-app.md) - [Smartphone Use Reduction Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burnner.md) - [Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscellular.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-app.md) - [Smartphone Detox Lockboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-lock-box.md)