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Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Brits blighted by Voice Note Fatigue as ‘quick' messages turn into podcasts
People saw voice notes as an easy way to communicate without having to type on mobile phones but now a growing number want to see them banned after becoming tired of them Brits feel they are now blighted by Voice Note Fatigue as the 'quick' messages from friends have turned into full-scale podcasts. It started as a quick and easy way to stay in touch but Brits are so fed up with voice notes that some even want to see them banned. As many as six in ten (62%) claim they have experienced Voice Note Fatigue (VNF) with 44% listening to them at double speed just to get through them faster, according to new research. While length is an issue for one in three, other frustrations include mumbling, filler words and multi-part voice note epics. Most people would like them capped at two minutes but 14% want them banned altogether, according to the survey by Sky Mobile. Ironically, while most moan about receiving voice notes, we can't stop sending them. Almost three quarters (73%) admit they love recording them, describing them as quicker, more expressive, and easier than typing. Brits also use them because it's easy to send a message hands-free (76%), they feel like a phone call without the pressure (68%) and are more efficient (65%). Ben Case, managing director of connectivity at Sky, said: "Voice notes began as a quick shortcut, but now they're turning into podcasts! 'Whichever way our customers choose to communicate, with Sky Mobile they'll enjoy flexible data plans and 99% coverage, so people can stay connected in a way that suits them." The Voice Note Etiquette Guide Do Keep it brief: Aim for a maximum of two minutes and remember people don't have time for a podcast Be clear and to the point: Rambling and filler worlds are major turn-offs. Get to the point quickly Be aware of background noise: Nobody want to hear your dog barking or train announcements Speak clearly and enthusiastically: Muffled audio and monotone delivery make it hard to engage with your message Don't Send endless voice note chains: Multiple short messages create notification overload and can be frustrating to listen to Send overly long voice notes: Anything over five minutes is pushing it! Monologue message: Acknowledge the recipient and engage in a two-way conversation
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
From texting an ex to social media snooping, Britain's top phone faux pas revealed
From texting an ex to social media snooping, Britain's top phone faux pas revealed From accidentally texting an ex to social media snooping, we've all experienced a phone faux pas or three. Now, new research has revealed the most toe-curling mobile mishaps that leave Brits red-faced and flustered. Sending a text to the wrong person, including ex-partners (61%), making an accidental call (34%), and cringeworthy typos (29%) top the list of digital disasters. Nearly one in five (16%) have accidentally liked an ex's old social media post, while 11% were mortified after messaging the wrong group chat. The research, by Sky Mobile ( also revealed how embarrassed phone faux pas can make Brits feel, with the 'supposedly' tech-savvy Gen Z (aged 18-24) being the most distressed when making a mistake online (74%). ADVERTISEMENT In fact, the nation is left so on edge by mishaps with their devices that 2.2m Brits have considered deleting social media completely after an accidental slip-up. Many attempt damage control when a mistake happens, with 16% admitting to Googling how to delete posts and messages, 20% adjusting privacy settings, and 8% blaming a family member or friend. Ben Case, Managing Director of Sky Connectivity, said: "Phone mishaps can get the best of us and whilst we can't prevent those embarrassing text typos, at Sky Mobile we believe there's no need to suffer with a bad phone plan. With 99% network coverage and flexible data plans, you'll remain connected for those all-important moments." The study of 2,000 people discovered that poor network plans cause some of the nation's top phone blunders, including bad phone signal on an important call (12%) and running out of data (8%). With Sky Mobile's Piggybank, you can save unused data to use when needed most. The Mix benefit lets you make your plan bigger and smaller as required, so you spend less on what you need and more on what you want. ADVERTISEMENT Top 15 Phone Faux Pas 1. Sending a text to the wrong person - 61% 2. Making an unintentional phone call (pocket dial) -34% 3. Accidental typos (for ducks sake!) - 29% 4. Dropping your phone in public - 24% 5. Reading a WhatsApp message too quickly - 18% 6. Forgetting to put your phone on silent during a meeting or event - 17% 7. Accidentally liking an ex's old social media post - 16% 8. Accidentally liking a social media post from years ago - 12% 9. Having bad phone signal on an important call - 12% 10. Watching someone's Instagram story when you don't follow them - 12% 11. Sending a message in the wrong group chat - 11% 12. Not realising your flash is on while taking a picture - 11% 13. Sending a voice note message accidentally before you're done - 8% 14. Running out of phone data when you're out and about - 8% 15. Stalking a new partner's ex and liking their post - 8%
