Let's Dive into the App-Filled World of Smartphones!
Typical smartphone users store around 42 apps on their devices, Bitkom reports. - Mobile users generally possess an average of 42 applications on their smartphones, according to Bitkom.
Hey there! Yeah, apps, those tiny digital wonders, have taken over the screens of peoples' lives! And according to Bitkom, a German digital association, smartphone users in Germany, on average, have about 42 additional apps on their devices besides the pre-installed ones like browsers or clocks[1]. That's a lot of swiping we're talking about!
Now, let's break it down by age group. Young folks under 30 have an average of 55 apps, while the seniors over 65 stick to just 21. So, it seems the more youth you've got, the more apps you've got[1]!
Now, it's no surprise that keeping your apps in order is a bit of a struggle for many of us. Only 11% of users regularly delete unused apps, while a whopping 39% get around to it occasionally. Unfortunately, half of us remove unused apps only rarely or never[1]. But, as Bitkom expert Sebastian Kloß rightly advises, regularly deleting old apps not only keeps your phone tidy but also enhances its performance[1].
From what the enrichment data tell us[1], it looks like the most popular categories for these apps in Germany are banking services, transport or timetable, food delivery, and social media[1]. So it looks like your phone is a one-stop-shop for banking, travel, eating, and socializing!
As for the specific app count for different age groups, the enrichment data is a bit vague[2]. However, it seems that younger people (16-29) spend the most time on their smartphones—more than three hours per day—just think of the swiping potential[2]!
So there you have it, a quick rundown of the app-centric world of smartphones in Germany!
1. In addition, the survey by Bitkom also revealed that smartphone users in Germany have an average of 38 gadgets, including various technology devices such as smartphones, all of which may have additional apps installed.
2. Another interesting find in the survey was that Instagram was the most commonly used social media app among German smartphone users, with mobile users reportedly spending around 28 minutes per day on the platform.
