Largest-ever global smartphone study reveals surprising use patterns

[New Atlas logo]( Science [Largest-ever global smartphone study reveals surprising use patterns]( [A study has found consistent use patterns across most countries, revealing young women have the most problematic smartphone behaviors]( A new study is offering one of the largest portraits to date of global smartphone use. Surveying thousands of people across nearly 200 countries the study found unexpected use patterns that challenge our current definitions for smartphone addiction. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This $90 Wireless Car Display is the perfect gift for auto enthusiasts]( We know that Santa’s been circumnavigating the world for centuries just fine, but imagine if he had this Wireless Car Displays on his sleigh. It could make his worldwide gift-giving operation that much more efficient, not to mention high-tech. 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