Among all mobile markets, Germans are found out to be the most hooked to their smartphones. A combined study by http://www.tns-infratest.com and the http://www.bvdw.org (BVDW) suggests that Germans aged 14 and above find it hard to let go of their smartphones. The biggest round-the-clock users are those who belong to the 20-29 age bracket, eating a total of 67% of the smartphone users. From the total number of respondents, 92% said they access the internet through mobile computers at home, 74% on cars, 70% in transport stops, and an average of 60% of mobile internet users perform online activities while on public transport, restaurants, work, and malls.
The smartphone is the hottest commodities right now and Germans’ fondness on this gadget is not extraordinary. These gadgets aid owners in their daily lives. They also have features that can make you forget about the time. Once you own one, you will know why Germans are so much in love with smartphones. If you get to play online poker, one of the video games that keep Germans stuck on their smartphones, you will know how this study turned out. Germans also do instant social media updates, news, and shopping on their mobile computers, but nothing will beat the habit-forming effect of online poker. Socialnomics reported that Germany, along with the United Kingdom, is now among the top online betting markets in Europe. The research even predicted that Germany’s online betting revenue will be doubled by 2015.
Aside from their fun and exciting nature, what sped up online poker’s rise is its real-money games and tournaments. Some enthusiasts stay on virtual poker tables like [de.partypoker.com] give players the chance to win cash prizes or even qualify for big poker events like the World Series of Poker, European Poker Tour, and World Poker Tour. Winning in poker requires get skills and it may take time. Good thing, they are available on smartphones too. Poker on mobile computers only has simple requirements—fast and reliable mobile internet and longer-lasting battery.
With the way Germans are embracing smartphones, expect the country to become a mecca for mobile computer manufacturers. Currently, Apple’s iPhone dominates the German smartphone industry. But if other brands will realize how big the opportunities are in this European nation, they might be able to make it big in the competition. American Internet analytics company comScore reported that Germany is currently fifth overall in smartphone penetration in the world’s second largest continent. It sits behind Spain, the UK, France, and Italy. This may be because of the limited options in smartphone units. Germans are fond of smartphones. If the upcoming brands will be able to provide the services that existing brands offer, then they have great chances.
