The study by Virgin Media O2 found that more than a third of phone use (36%) now takes place without a clear purpose.

The study by Virgin Media O2 found that more than a third of phone use (36%) now takes place without a clear purpose.

People in the UK are set to spend an average of 4.7 years of their waking lives using their phones unintentionally, study finds

Some 69 per cent believed digital platforms were designed in ways that encouraged continued engagement