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Most are ‘Second Screeners’ – Using phone or tablet while watching TV

By Wes Styles Feb 26, 2021 | 6:37 AM

Find yourself watching TV put also playing on your phone or tablet? 9 in 10 people do. They’re called ‘Second Screeners.’

1 in 5 (19%) say they do it to keep to date with what others are saying about the same show on social media. Another 29% do it so they don’t miss any notifications.

Even though ‘Second Screeners’ are glued to their devices 87% would pick up a call in the middle of a film or episode.