I think this story is full of bull crap...
Why Do Android Smartphones Guzzle the Most Data?
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/31/why-do-android-smartphones-guzzle-the-most-data/?_r=0
Why Do Android Smartphones Guzzle the Most Data?
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/31/why-do-android-smartphones-guzzle-the-most-data/?_r=0