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Here’s why smartphone users need the cloud

Updated Dec 19th, 2018 8:45PM EST
Smartphone Cloud Infographic

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Smartphone and tablet users might not use their devices in the most secure fashion – both when it comes to data security and device integrity. But coupling mobile devices with the available advanced services such as app ecosystems and cloud data services is a must, a new infographic from Kloudless shows, specifically when it comes to cloud-related features.

The cloud services provider’s infographic says that average smartphone users spends 95 minutes per day using their phones, whether for business or pleasure. Most interestingly, without cloud computing, average mobile users would lose 240 productive hours per year. Such productivity loss would cost users $6,800 per year and would amount to a 6-week vacation.

The infographic, available in its entirety below, further shows how cloud computing is able to improve the overall mobile experience – it helps various popular app work on a mobile device, reduces the need of users carrying additional external storage devices to hold their data, and secures files, preventing unwanted data loss and accidents.

Kloudless offers its own cloud services, and works with Gmail and Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, SkyDrive and many other cloud services.

Chris Smith Senior Writer

Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.

Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.