The average adult now spends an extra hour a day on their smartphone or tablet as they increasingly rely on tech and apps during lockdown.
Research among 2,000 adults revealed they now typically spend three hours and 25 minutes using the phone or tablet daily, compared to two hours and 27 minutes pre-lockdown - up 39 per cent.
And 44 per cent said they use technology more than they did last year to stay connected, shop online, stream TV shows, exercise, and manage their finances.
As a result, 45 per cent now view technology in a more positive light, with 61 per cent putting this down to its convenience.