Latest Poll: Are you likely to use your mobile device on Christmas Day for anything other than phone calls and text messages to friends and family?


  • 61%
    Yes, I’ll probably check my emails

  • 62%
    Yes, I’m likely to browse the web

  • 28%
    Yes, I’ll watch video on my mobile device

  • 31%
    Yes, I’ll probably play games

  • 47%
    Yes, I’ll catch up with news online

  • 41%
    Yes, I’ll be checking social media sites

  • 31%
    My mobile device will only be used for phone calls and texts, or not at all

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(Based on 1678 Votes)

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Previous Poll: If you use Windows 8 on your PC or laptop, do you use Metro apps?

  • 7%
    All the time

  • 11%
    Some of the time

  • 10%
    Rarely

  • 14%
    Never

  • 4%
    I would use them if there were any good ones

  • 55%
    I don't have Windows 8!


(Based on 4564 Votes)

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Previous Poll: How do you secure your mobile phone?

  • 39%
    4-digit PIN unlock code

  • 8%
    I use a password or passphrase

  • 26%
    Finger-swipe or pattern unlock

  • 10%
    I have a keypad lock but don’t use it

  • 17%
    I have no keypad lock on my phone


(Based on 2161 Votes)

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Previous Poll: Do you have children (under the age of 18) in your household who use a smartphone or tablet?

  • 47%
    One or more of my children has their own smartphone and/or tablet

  • 55%
    My children watch video clips on my/their smartphone and/or tablet

  • 61%
    My children play games on my/their smartphone and/or tablet

  • 50%
    I use my smartphone and/or tablet to take photos of the kids

  • 28%
    I use my smartphone and/or tablet calendar to organise family life

  • 26%
    I don't have children

  • 9%
    I have children but they have no access to or interaction with smartphones or tablets


(Based on 673 Votes)

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Previous Poll: What gadget do you most want to find in your stocking?

  • 11%
    Smartphone

  • 43%
    Tablet

  • 17%
    Laptop/PC

  • 3%
    eReader

  • 3%
    Games console

  • 7%
    Other

  • 17%
    I don't want any gifts


(Based on 834 Votes)

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