Multifunctional Mobiles Make the World Go Round

Multifunctional Mobiles Make the World Go Round

Almost one in two people around the world now use their mobile device as their main camera, over two thirds predict a music-enabled mobile will replace their MP3 player and nearly half want to connect up their mobile device with their home electronics. According to new research from Nokia, consumers are not only embracing convergence but clamoring for more of it.

With more and more functionality being packed into mobile devices, Nokia Nseries, Nokia’s high performance multimedia range, commissioned research in 11 countries around the globe to discover people’s views on today’s and tomorrow’s multitalented mobiles. The world’s growing love affair with mobile devices Multifunctional mobile devices have already replaced certain gadgets in people’s lives. Nearly half of respondents (44%) use their mobile device as their primary camera, with India being home to the most prolific mobile photographers (68%). Globally, seventy two percent now don’t use a separate alarm clock and 73% use their mobile as their main watch or clock.

When it comes to surfing the web on the move, over a third (36%) of respondents are browsing on their mobile devices at least once a month. Inevitably, Japan leads the way in mobile internet usage with 37% admitting to going online on their mobile on a daily basis. With an ever increasing list of features, it’s not surprising that people can’t imagine life without a mobile: 94% of those questioned plan to have a mobile in the future. People in Brazil love mobiles so much that 100% believe they’ll own a mobile device in years to come. In fact, mobiles are so indispensable that over one in five (21%) would be more upset about losing their mobile than their wallet, credit cards and even their wedding ring.

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