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Half of Brits admit to reading other people’s texts on public transport

A survey of 2,000 Brits shows 73% witness phone screen peeking on public transport, driven by curiosity and social comparison, raising interest in privacy technology.

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Commuters witness personal payslip details, private texts, and social media feeds in the glow of someone else’s phone

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Half of Brits admit to reading other people’s texts on public transport

Commuters witness personal payslip details, private texts, and social media feeds in the glow of someone else’s phone

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Half the nation admits to reading other people’s texts on public transport

Britain is officially a nation of screen peepers, with almost half saying that they actively enjoy peering over their neighbour's shoulders whilst…

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hillingdontimes.co.uk broke the news in on Monday, March 2, 2026.
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