Smartphones 'addictive'

Is your smartphone taking over your life? A survey in Britain finds that one third of adults and most teenagers consider themselves addicted.

Is your smartphone taking over your life? A survey in Britain finds that one third of adults and most teenagers consider themselves addicted.

The 341-page report, released by UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom, has found for example that:

* 23% of teenagers claim to watch less TV and 15% admit they read fewer books as a result of their smartphone use.

* 51% of adults and 65% of teens say they have used their smartphone while socializing with others.

* 23% of adults and 34% of teens have used their smartphones during mealtimes.

* 22% of adult and 47% of teens admitted using or answering their smartphone while in the bathroom.