Smartphone Usage Plummets During COVID-19 With Surge in Desktop Use

Smartphone Usage Plummets During COVID-19 With Surge in Desktop Use

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https://wccftech.com/smartphone-usage-plummets-during-covid-19-with-surge-in-desktop-use/

Due to the impact of COVID-19, most Americans have been stuck at homes with nowhere to go during the lockdown. During these times, people have been working, playing and staying connected form the comfort of their homes and this has changed how the Internet is being used during this pandemic. Smartphone and app usage have taken massive hits as people rely more on larger screens in their homes which include tablets, desktops, and laptops.

A report by The New York Times presents an analysis of data sourced from SimilarWeb and Apptopia, and how Internet usage trends have shifted from smartphones to large-screen devices. Websites like Facebook, Netflix, and YouTube have seen growth while their smartphone variants have seen a downwards trend in usage.