In 2024, more than ** percent of the time that users worldwide spent on mobile devices was spent on social media apps. Entertainment apps represented the second most engaging category for mobile users, with a share of **** percent of the total time spent on mobile apps. Utility and productivity apps were the third most engaging apps for global users, with around ** percent of the total time spent on mobiles being spent on apps in this category.
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