July 8, 2013 Philip Slade Deloitte report about mobile fact v hype July 8, 2013 Philip Slade http://www.deloitte.com/view/en_GB/uk/industries/consumer-business/consumer-review/index.htm 72% of UK consumers own a smartphone compared to 58% just ten months ago.Among the affluent and influential 25-34 years olds, nearly 90% own a smartphone.In excess of 50% of consumers have used a smartphone to check product availability and to buy goods.48% of Generation Z, the 16–24 year olds, choose to shop via apps compared to 14% of 45-64 year olds.Only 21% of UK consumers are currently happy to receive tailored communications, but 40% welcome search results relevant to their location. Philip Slade