We’re kicking off Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona, Spain this week! This is an exciting time for the mobile industry and world at large, with the latest and greatest mobile gadgets showcased as well as a dialogue established around critical issues. Whether you are onsite at the show or tuning in from home, there will undoubtedly be some great things launched and shared that will have a lasting impact on the industry—and you!
In preparation for the event, we studied the mobile habits of more than 9,000 adults, ages 18 to 54, and discovered some interesting—and concerning—trends about mobile behavior and usage worldwide. The majority of people surveyed (85%) own a smartphone, and 53% have a tablet, yet 27% don’t protect their mobile devices with even a basic PIN code. These realities about consumer security are worrisome not only because of device theft, but also because the risk of…
