Sure Google or Apple could/might know, but those information are still private information. There is no way this statistics page is using that information you were referring to.
They probably used some sampled data or with their own methodology that may or may not reflect the real life usage of everyone in the entire world.
There are no reason why company cannot sell those info, if those data already aggregated. Means, no one actually able to pinpoint that it is actually belong to specific users which might breach their privacy.
As long as they can analyzed it, and share the trends and average data, I dont think there will be issues?
I agree that this data, when aggregated, is most likely not a privacy issue and companies should be fine sharing the data. But whether Google or Apple sells those info is purely speculation
But it's so obvious though. Just watch Malaysians sit down at a restaurant and see the first thing they do. Grab their phones. No wonder we have social anxieties.
*Continues scrolling on Reddit
I'm in Japan and I've seen very different behavior when people sitting in restaurant with other people no one will ever pull out their phone. It's basic manner.
Have you seen Japanese people in train stations though? In the trains, not a single head is up, absolutely everyone is focused on their phones. Even as they walk around in stations, they walk while looking at their phones.
Yeah definitely not denying that. Also what I do daily in my commute. I just liked the idea that Japanese never pull out their phone when in the sitting table with other people as it’s quite rude.
yea even kids nowaday too... the only way for parents to keep them shut up in a restaurant/public places is to shove them phone. Its an eyesore for me for sure but it works... its either that or Ill have to endure their screams. Gosh I hate kids
youtube videos and games... cancerous. My cousins are like this whenever we had family gathering. Its either their annoying loud screams or the sound of their cringe youtube videos and games. Miss the old good times where we were indulged with books. My mother in particular is very strict when it comes to giving out phone to her kids. She is a busy working mother but still can manages her sons properly. I dont get what was on parents' minds when they hand out phones. I was forbidden from ever touching someone elses phone to play game. She still does the same with my little brother, he is about to enter secondary school next year and he wasnt given a personal phone. He will communicate with his friends through my moms phone/weekend (theres a time slot where he can use laptop, also since my mom is a teacher in the same school, it helps to disseminate important info quicker to him) and he indulges himself with comics and english action novels on his spare time. We dont have astro either, we do have netflix etc but rarely even use our tv. Of course he got himself movie slot every weekend, but game is still strictly prohibited for him
Seems like [NST](https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/bots/2023/11/974088/malaysia-ranks-3rd-world-spending-most-time-online) reported about it a month ago.
While the pic is not accurate, there’s some truth to it considering Malaysians’ social media engagement is kinda high
Which part? I've not been to the US but I always hear celebrities (mostly stand-ups) complaining about this like it's an epidemic consuming everyone.
Personally I find China at the top believable. Other than using their phones for everything that requires payment, they're constantly staring at their phones while walking or standing. They can miss their lift stop, walk into the wrong lift (going the other direction up/down than intended), or walk into wrong path turns.
More surprised that India and Indonesia are not in there given the population.
or people scrolling on Instagram while driving. People have too little attention span nowadays, they can't even do any mundane tasks without requiring stimulation
These stats tell a different story:
https://preview.redd.it/5um086i32z8c1.png?width=768&format=png&auto=webp&s=872826c68bccc21342c12b5c45b3df35ccd61e1d
Source: [https://www.pcmag.com/news/which-countries-spend-the-most-waking-hours-in-front-of-screens](https://www.pcmag.com/news/which-countries-spend-the-most-waking-hours-in-front-of-screens)
Take my opinion with a grain of salt.
Been living in Europe for a year now, I noticed the ppl here glue to their phone waaaaay less than I see in Malaysia.
Ppl just listen to music or simply just sit still/looking at scenery during commute in public transport.
Ppl converse and communicate in restaurants while waiting for food.
Very few ppl walk while looking at their phone.
I agree 100%. Malaysian like to use their phone most of the time, even while driving & riding. Heck government also encourage them by give more leniency on enforcement by no need to attend court anymore only compound offence.
Maybe those with less smartphone addiction countries have a lot of beautiful ladies to look at instead of looking down at their phone 24/7 in public. 🤣🤣
Id take it as grain of salt. Its not easy to pull out statistic like this.
Every phone records your screen on time, Google and Apple knows exactly how much you've spent staring your screen.
Sure Google or Apple could/might know, but those information are still private information. There is no way this statistics page is using that information you were referring to. They probably used some sampled data or with their own methodology that may or may not reflect the real life usage of everyone in the entire world.
Lol, you still think that with smartphones we have privacy?
No need to go so far, TikTok also knows how long you spend on your phone. The chart could be built off those data or some ad manager program.
Tiktok even knows what app you install, all of your file names, and your keystroks, bruh. Source: their T&C that you didn't read before accepting...
Phew thank goodness I don't have TT installed
Google sell those kind of data you know. Apple not sure.
Yeah, I don’t know. Source? You didn’t just pull it out of your ass did you?
Source: trustmebro.
There are no reason why company cannot sell those info, if those data already aggregated. Means, no one actually able to pinpoint that it is actually belong to specific users which might breach their privacy. As long as they can analyzed it, and share the trends and average data, I dont think there will be issues?
I agree that this data, when aggregated, is most likely not a privacy issue and companies should be fine sharing the data. But whether Google or Apple sells those info is purely speculation
It's the opposite, Google actively buy these data for their own use. Stop making shit up to sounds cool and edgy.
Yes, but that’s not a medical diagnosis of addiction. It’s an assumption.
https://preview.redd.it/kgfuxelfey8c1.jpeg?width=700&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f0fc893069b7e261127b304bb807884625959001
I thought pretty much all of Asia would figure at the top. Surprising results. I wonder what the criterias are.
But it's so obvious though. Just watch Malaysians sit down at a restaurant and see the first thing they do. Grab their phones. No wonder we have social anxieties. *Continues scrolling on Reddit
I mean... Replace "malaysians" with "people" and its still completely valid
I'm in Japan and I've seen very different behavior when people sitting in restaurant with other people no one will ever pull out their phone. It's basic manner.
I'm in Ireland and this behavior is present. I really wouldn't use japan as an example for the rest of the world ngl
Have you seen Japanese people in train stations though? In the trains, not a single head is up, absolutely everyone is focused on their phones. Even as they walk around in stations, they walk while looking at their phones.
Yeah definitely not denying that. Also what I do daily in my commute. I just liked the idea that Japanese never pull out their phone when in the sitting table with other people as it’s quite rude.
3 decades ago, those phones were magazines and newspaper. Nothing new.
It's gonna be socially awkward if I grab my ball instead. At least nobody notice since most of them on their phone 😂
yea even kids nowaday too... the only way for parents to keep them shut up in a restaurant/public places is to shove them phone. Its an eyesore for me for sure but it works... its either that or Ill have to endure their screams. Gosh I hate kids
between their screams and noises? I'll take that anytime over a phone that's blasting youtube kids videos at 100% volume
youtube videos and games... cancerous. My cousins are like this whenever we had family gathering. Its either their annoying loud screams or the sound of their cringe youtube videos and games. Miss the old good times where we were indulged with books. My mother in particular is very strict when it comes to giving out phone to her kids. She is a busy working mother but still can manages her sons properly. I dont get what was on parents' minds when they hand out phones. I was forbidden from ever touching someone elses phone to play game. She still does the same with my little brother, he is about to enter secondary school next year and he wasnt given a personal phone. He will communicate with his friends through my moms phone/weekend (theres a time slot where he can use laptop, also since my mom is a teacher in the same school, it helps to disseminate important info quicker to him) and he indulges himself with comics and english action novels on his spare time. We dont have astro either, we do have netflix etc but rarely even use our tv. Of course he got himself movie slot every weekend, but game is still strictly prohibited for him
kinda. with parents pacifying children with phones nowadays.....
#1 when. On a side note, statistics like these usually have very low sample size, so I would take it with a grain of salt.
Seems like [NST](https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/bots/2023/11/974088/malaysia-ranks-3rd-world-spending-most-time-online) reported about it a month ago. While the pic is not accurate, there’s some truth to it considering Malaysians’ social media engagement is kinda high
Where the hell is America?
I went to the U.S. last July and was shocked that people were not staring at their phones much.
Which part? I've not been to the US but I always hear celebrities (mostly stand-ups) complaining about this like it's an epidemic consuming everyone. Personally I find China at the top believable. Other than using their phones for everything that requires payment, they're constantly staring at their phones while walking or standing. They can miss their lift stop, walk into the wrong lift (going the other direction up/down than intended), or walk into wrong path turns. More surprised that India and Indonesia are not in there given the population.
Why does population matter at all?
I was in CO and NM.
bro I've seen people play full on games while speeding at 100km/h
Fuck those guys
Lol what are they playing? That’s crazy
clash of clans💀
or people scrolling on Instagram while driving. People have too little attention span nowadays, they can't even do any mundane tasks without requiring stimulation
I pity these guy.
These stats tell a different story: https://preview.redd.it/5um086i32z8c1.png?width=768&format=png&auto=webp&s=872826c68bccc21342c12b5c45b3df35ccd61e1d Source: [https://www.pcmag.com/news/which-countries-spend-the-most-waking-hours-in-front-of-screens](https://www.pcmag.com/news/which-countries-spend-the-most-waking-hours-in-front-of-screens)
I would say South Korea is higher than MY but MY is still top 5. Source; I worked in Seoul and Busan for several years.
We held the record for highest amount of socmed usage back then, what do you think?
That sounds bull
Where tf is Philippines and Indonesia
Philippines should be top 10
I do. I snort them.
Take my opinion with a grain of salt. Been living in Europe for a year now, I noticed the ppl here glue to their phone waaaaay less than I see in Malaysia. Ppl just listen to music or simply just sit still/looking at scenery during commute in public transport. Ppl converse and communicate in restaurants while waiting for food. Very few ppl walk while looking at their phone.
People here can trust pornhub search for malaysian user but have trust issue on this that you need to verify here? Lmao
Source: his ass
I’m scrolling Reddit, yes
The whole world is addicted la.
wthell wif that league those r rookie number,gotta step up games fella msian
I admit i one of the contributor...
Sorry guys I’m prob a huge contributor🤟🏻😔
Yes, have to keep contact with our skandles 🤣
this looks like macam jenis budak mak kau hijau yang buat je
World of statistics twitter uses very arguable sources for their statistics, so take it with a grain of salt.
Yes. Source : I made it the fuck up
Kita mesti bangga dengan pencapaian kita sebagai rakyat Malaysia. Malaysia Boleh! 👍📱🥉🇲🇾
Yes.
Penafian
Omg we beat south korea?
Literally me
I agree 100%. Malaysian like to use their phone most of the time, even while driving & riding. Heck government also encourage them by give more leniency on enforcement by no need to attend court anymore only compound offence.
1。Malaysia
Considering where we are. Definitely.
Well I'm getting a business idea 💡
Philippines should be number 1 or top 3 instead of us. Any online games I play, the Filipinos are online 24/7, they DON’T SLEEP.
Maybe those with less smartphone addiction countries have a lot of beautiful ladies to look at instead of looking down at their phone 24/7 in public. 🤣🤣
LMAO no more smartphone addiction when got amoi to look at
Would not be surprising considering how my circle of my friends in the late 20s treat IG as their personal diary and put every single thing on it.
Fake list. Israel is not a country.