Young people usually adapt to new apps quickly. They try new features and use social or gaming apps a lot. Older people often prefer simple or essential apps like banking and video calls and may need help at first. There is also some repetition in how they use apps — the young try many apps, older people stick to a few.

One clear difference is attitude: younger people tend to experiment and switch between many apps because they value novelty and social features, whereas older people prioritise reliability and simplicity. Younger users are more comfortable sharing personal data and using apps for entertainment, socialising and learning, while older adults often focus on practical apps like banking, health trackers or video calls and worry more about privacy. Another distinction is interface preference — older users usually prefer larger text and fewer options — so designers often create simpler modes for them. For example, my aunt uses a video-call app daily but refuses to use mobile banking because she doesn't trust it.

Some people don't like using apps because they're worried about privacy or data. Others find apps too complicated or slow and prefer talking to a person. Some people simply don't like screens and want face-to-face contact. Also, bad experiences like a confusing app put people off.

There are several reasons why people avoid apps. Privacy and data-harvesting concerns are a major factor — many users distrust how companies collect and use their information. Usability problems also put people off: poor design, constant adverts or excessive notifications make an app irritating rather than helpful. Additionally, digital fatigue and a preference for human interaction mean some folks deliberately choose not to engage with apps; a friend of mine stopped using fitness apps because she found the notifications stressful.

In my country, popular apps include messaging, social media and banking apps. People also use shopping and food-delivery apps a lot. Young people spend time on Instagram or short-video apps. Many people use official banking apps because they're convenient.

Popular apps tend to reflect convenience and social needs: messaging apps, social networks and video platforms are widely used, alongside banking, shopping and food-delivery services. The pandemic accelerated adoption of these services because people wanted to order essentials online and stay connected remotely. Local favourites often include an international social platform, a couple of global short-video apps and several domestic banking or transport apps that offer contactless payments and tickets. For instance, many colleagues rely on a specific food-delivery app for late-night orders, which shows how lifestyle shapes app popularity.

Yes, parents should limit their children's use of programmes and games. Too much screen time is not good for sleep or exercise. Parents can set time limits, use parental controls and encourage outside activities. It's important to check the content and make rules.

Parents should certainly set sensible limits, but it should be balanced rather than an outright ban. Restricting screen time helps protect sleep, attention span and physical activity, while supervised use can teach digital literacy and sensible online behaviour. Practical measures include using parental controls, setting screen-free times like during meals, co-playing educational programmes and explaining the reasons behind rules so children understand them. In short, combine clear boundaries with guidance so children learn to use technology responsibly.

I think young people are more reliant on programs than before. They use them for study, social life and entertainment. This can be useful but also distracting. They sometimes find it hard to switch off.

Young people are increasingly reliant on digital programmes, but it's a mixed picture: these tools offer instant access to information and collaboration, which can enhance learning and creativity. At the same time, dependence can reduce deep concentration and memorisation, and encourage multitasking that may harm academic performance. There are also social implications — for example, many students prefer messaging groups for classwork rather than face-to-face discussion, which changes how they communicate. Overall, reliance has grown, so it's important to teach balanced habits.

Banning children from social media can protect them from harm, so it has some sense. But it may be hard to enforce and kids might find other ways to connect. Parents and schools should teach safe use instead of just banning. Age limits are useful.

Policies that restrict children's access to social media can be sensible in principle, because younger users are more vulnerable to cyberbullying, misinformation and privacy issues. However, outright bans by governments raise questions about enforceability and whether education would be a better long-term strategy. A more effective approach is to combine age-appropriate restrictions, stronger verification, and comprehensive digital education so children know how to behave online. We should aim to protect youngsters while also equipping them with skills to navigate social media safely.