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\"Rogers<\/a>Over the holidays, Rogers released<\/a> its most recent survey of consumer technology trends, the Rogers Innovation Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the summary press release<\/a>, Rogers said that Canadians are not only embracing the technologies that keep them connected, they depend on them.<\/p>\n

The research found that more than half of Canadians (52%) now personally own a smartphone; a third of Canadians have a tablet device. <\/p>\n

Smartphone owners keep their device within reach 70% of the day (16.8 hours); on average, tablet owners keep their device within reach for 39% of the day (9.4 hours). But, interestingly, older tablet users (60+ years old) are more likely to keep their devices within reach (45% of the day).<\/p>\n

Rogers found that 85% of users admitted to sneaking a peak at their mobile device while out with friends; 52% while on a date. Generation Y users were far more likely to check their phones: with friends (99%); on public transit (94%); watching TV (90%); or, on a date (68%). The study didn’t say if those pulling out their devices on a date are checking movie times, looking for directions or waiting ’til their friend has gone to the washroom.<\/p>\n

The report also looks at what Canadians expect their from their devices in the near future – within the next 5 years:<\/p>\n