Consumers say losing a smartphone is more upsetting than a car crash

New (tongue-in-cheek) research from D3O suggests that many people will go to extreme lengths to protect their smartphones, even at the cost of safety, money, or comfort. The global impact protection company surveyed consumers in the US and UK and found that phones have become so central to daily life that some people would skip meals, miss flights, or even risk dangerous situations to save them. SEE ALSO: New report says Android users are better at avoiding scams than iPhone owners The survey revealed that 38 percent of respondents would go without food for a full day if it meant… [Continue Reading]