TECHNOLOGY · 150 LIVE POLLS
What India thinks about technology
AI at work, phone upgrades, screen time and data privacy — how Indians feel about the tech in their pockets.
ALL TECHNOLOGY POLLS
- Will AI take your job in the next 5 years?
- iPhone vs Android — which side are you on?
- Best programming language to learn in 2026?
- Should college degrees matter for tech jobs?
- OpenAI vs Google — who wins the AI race by 2030?
- ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude — your daily driver?
- Paytm vs PhonePe vs Google Pay — your default UPI app?
- Jio vs Airtel — who has better network where you live?
- How many hours of screen time do you honestly average?
- Unpopular opinion: LinkedIn is just Instagram for office people
- Electric vs petrol — your next vehicle?
- Is coding still worth learning when AI writes code?
- Hot take: WhatsApp University has done more damage than any app. Agree?
- Which music app do you actually pay for?
- Dark mode or light mode?
- Do you say "please" and "thank you" to AI chatbots?
- Which Big Tech company do you trust least with your data?
- Does anyone actually read Terms & Conditions?
- Is social media good or bad for democracy?
- Who builds better products — Indian startups or Silicon Valley?
- ISRO vs NASA vs SpaceX — most exciting space program?
- Would you let an AI make your medical diagnosis?
- Should smartphones be banned in schools?
- How often do you check your phone within 5 minutes of waking?
- What’s the most overhyped tech of the decade?
- Coding bootcamp vs CS degree in 2026?
- Your phone battery at 20% — how do you feel?
- Should AI-generated content be labelled by law?
- Self-driving cars in Indian traffic — possible by 2035?
- AI girlfriends/boyfriends — harmless or harmful?
- Would you sign up for a Mars one-way trip?
- Which dying technology will you miss most?
- Would you get a brain-computer chip if it were safe?
- Petrol bike vs EV scooter for daily city rides?
- Do you trust facial recognition at airports?
- Would you eat lab-grown meat?
- 6G is coming. Did you even notice 5G?
- Which programming language will dominate in 2026?
- iPhone or Samsung — which phone brand do Indians actually prefer?
- Is Bengaluru still India's best city for tech careers?
- Budget AI phones in 2026 nearly match flagships on AI features. Do you still think spending ₹80,000+ on a flagship is worth it?
- When will AI meaningfully reduce IT jobs in India?
- Hyderabad vs Bengaluru for a tech career in 2026?
- GPT-5.6 just dropped publicly. Which AI assistant is your actual daily driver right now?
- For freshers entering India's job market in 2025–26, which approach do you think gives the best chance of landing a job despite AI disrupting entry-level hiring?
- TCS added 9,279 employees in Q1 FY27 — its strongest quarterly hiring in 4 years — while saying AI will 'reshape roles, not eliminate jobs.' Do you believe it?
- When are you switching to an electric vehicle?
- AI features on smartphones in 2026 — genuinely useful or just marketing hype?
- Grok 4.5 is trending in India today. Is xAI's Grok now a serious rival to ChatGPT and Gemini for Indian users?
- Should social media apps have mandatory daily time limits for minors?
- Jio vs Airtel in 2026 — you can only keep ONE. Which do you actually stay with and why?
- Who bears the most responsibility for tech layoffs in India?
- ISRO just cleared 3 critical Gaganyaan crew module safety tests & targets India's first human spaceflight. What's the BIGGEST milestone ISRO should hit next?
- Bengaluru techies: AI is visibly reshaping your daily work in 2026. What's your honest career strategy right now?
- Can a data-driven, non-dynasty political party actually win elections in India?
- Indian developers in 2026: which AI coding tool has actually made it into your daily workflow?
- EU has charged Meta for addictive design features (infinite scroll, autoplay) on Facebook & Instagram, demanding them off by default. Should India push for the same rules?
- Samsung Galaxy S26 series vs iPhone 17 — both expected in India by Aug–Sep 2026. Which launch are you more excited about?
- If you had to go full gig economy tomorrow — no fixed salary, just app-based work — how would you feel about it?
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Motorola Razr 70 Ultra — both dropping in India this month. If you had to pick a foldable right now, which form factor wins?
- Pune Metro Line 3 (Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar) launches July 15. Will you actually switch from your current commute to the metro?
- EPFO has launched a new centralised portal replacing the old platform. Does the government actually make digital public services easier with each redesign — or just more confusing?
- Puri Rath Yatra 2026 is approaching. Should major religious events like Rath Yatra get government-funded infrastructure upgrades (roads, crowd management tech)?
- WhatsApp Web just launched video calling. What do you think drove this feature finally arriving on desktop?
- How much time do you actually spend on your phone daily (be honest)?
- India's online gender debate is louder than ever in 2026. Who do you think social media algorithms actually favour in gender-related arguments?
- Hyderabad techies: AI is visibly cutting campus hiring & phasing out entry-level IT roles in the city. What's YOUR honest career move right now?
- 71% of Indian smartphone users now use generative AI features daily. But be honest — how do YOU actually use AI on your phone?
- How are you primarily using AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT in your daily workflow?
- Auto quotes ₹120, Ola shows ₹140, your phone is at 11% battery. What do you do?
- Have you ever bought a stock purely because of a news headline or WhatsApp tip?
- How many times did you say "I'll just let Claude Code handle it" today?
- Do you think social media platforms should be regulated by the government?
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is dropping July 22 at ~₹1.75L+. Is a foldable phone actually worth that price in 2026?
- Booking an auto Offline Vs Online(Rapido/Ola/Uber) - which one would you prefer?
- Should ride-hailing apps show how many drivers rejected your ride request?
- Do you like using phone apps or websites for shopping?
- Do you keep notifications on for most apps?
- Is LinkedIn useful or just noise?
- Are you more productive with or without your phone nearby?
- Which cricket video game was your favourite growing up?
- How much do you spend on your phone bill and internet each month?
- Should tech support be available in regional languages?
- Have you used a money-tracking or budgeting app?
- Do you use emojis in professional messages?
- Should internet shutdowns be allowed during exams?
- Would you share your live location with family all the time?
- Have you ever used a dating app?
- Should there be a minimum salary for software freshers?
- Do you trust tech YouTubers' reviews?
- Would you shop through a WhatsApp catalogue?
- Do you watch sports on OTT apps?
- Do you share bank OTPs with family members?
- Do you use emojis with your parents?
- Which matters most when buying a phone?
- Do you rate restaurants on apps after eating?
- What do you buy most often online?
- Do you think tech companies are too powerful?
- How long does your phone battery last on a typical day?
- Would you pay for an AI tutor for your child?
- Do you use a society app like MyGate or NoBrokerHood?
- Do you have a smart speaker at home?
- Are YouTube teachers better than classroom teachers?
- Should people stop forwarding fake news on WhatsApp?
- Do you trust restaurant ratings on delivery apps?
- Do you watch movies on a laptop, TV or phone at home?
- Should students be allowed to use AI for homework?
- Do you use a digital gold or silver app?
- Should India regulate dark patterns in shopping apps?
- Should screen time be shown to parents for kids' phones?
- Should influencers disclose paid promotions clearly?
- Do you trust smart home devices with your privacy?
- Should online sellers show the country of origin clearly?
- Would you use an Indian-built operating system on your phone?
- Do you think 'Made in India' phones are good quality?
- Should apps from Indian startups support regional languages?
- Would you buy an electric scooter?
- How many apps from Indian startups do you use daily?
- Should every government service be available on an app?
- Do you use DigiLocker?
- Is buying a car online a good idea?
- Is Aadhaar-based verification convenient or risky?
- Do you trust startups with your health data?
- Do you buy appliances from online or offline stores?
- Do you use YouTube for movies or full shows?
- Do you read news on apps or websites?
- How often do you use cash back and coupon apps?
- Does your company track your laptop activity?
- Do you use digital payments for amounts under ₹50?
- Should companies pay for employees' internet at home?
- Should esports be recognised as a sport in India?
- Do you think shopping apps make you buy more than you need?
- Is BGMI or Free Fire more popular among your friends?
- Which is the best beauty shopping app?
- Do you compare prices across apps before buying online?
- Do you trust health information on WhatsApp?
- Do you think social media hurts relationships?
- Do you play games on a phone, console or PC?
- Do you buy beauty products online?
- How many hours a week do you play video games?
- Would you take a medical test at home through an app?
- Should city governments publish air quality and water data daily?
- Should online gaming be regulated more?
- Is it okay for apps to track your location?
- Do you cook using recipes from YouTube?
- Do you pay for cloud storage?
- Do you prefer cash on delivery or prepaid for startup apps?
- Should employers check social media before hiring?
- Do you buy from small Instagram sellers?
- Where do you back up your photos?
FREQUENTLY ASKED
What technology topics are covered?
Artificial intelligence, phones and gadgets, apps and social media, online privacy and digital habits.
How reliable are the results?
PulsePoll results come from a self-selected online sample, so they are indicative rather than representative of all Indians. See the methodology page for how votes are counted and validated.
How votes are counted: methodology.