Phone No.1 beach ‘toy’

AUSSIES are glued to their mobile phones with a survey showing more than 1.2 million beachgoers are choosing smartphones as the No.1 item to take to the beach.

More than a third (36 per cent) of Generation Z or young people under 22 are most likely to pack their smartphone above all other items, including sunscreen, water, a hat or towel, Finder.com.au research has found.

Cancer Council spokesman Angus Kidman said staying sun smart should be the No.1 priority.