The UK boss of Samsung Mobile has said his daughter didn't get a smartphone until she was 11.
James Kitto, who took on the role at the tech giant in December, said: "I personally wouldn't have given her one early, but it is a parental decision as to when you should get your child a phone."
It comes after Ofsted's chief inspector Amanda Spielman said last month she was "surprised" when primary school children have smartphones, and said she was "not comfortable" with younger children having unlimited access to the internet. All mobile phone providers offer free parental control services to limit what children can see online, according to Ofcom.The telecoms regulator also says children should be careful when sharing pictures online and social networking.
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