The document discusses digital trends in 2021 based on a report. Some key points:
- Social media users increased by over 13% in the past year, reaching 4.2 billion users. Half a billion new users joined social media in the past year.
- Ecommerce saw rapid growth in 2020 as many moved shopping online during COVID lockdowns. Over three-quarters of internet users now buy something online monthly.
- While internet and smartphone use grew, 3.2 billion people still lack internet access, with women in developing areas particularly underrepresented.
- Issues around privacy, political control of the internet, and the ongoing pandemic will impact the digital landscape in 2021.