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Apps in the iPhone is the reason why people addict to this smartphone. |
Causes of iPhone Addiction
For many, the iPhone addiction is more about the apps than the phone. iPhone addiction is fueled by apps like Facebook and Twitter for iPhone. Now you can check your email, post to your wall and tweet all from the comfort of your pocket-sized, touch screen keyboard. You can check the weather, get directions across town or around the world and conduct your banking. Users can play games, listen to music and watch videos. News, sports scores and updates and photography have made the gizmos indispensable and created the phenomenon of iPhone addiction.
Consequences of iPhone Addiction
All kidding aside, iPhone addiction can have serious consequences. Many states have passed laws against cell phone usage while driving because of the number of people who have been involved in traffic accidents while chatting, surfing or texting. The result of iPhone addiction by a roommate, spouse or significant other. Feeling neglected by a loved one who prefers his iPhone over you can have damaging effects for a relationship.
Lost time at work is on the rise as a result of iPhone addiction. The palm-sized devices can be looked at all day long without drawing a lot of attention and business owners are demanding employees leave the phones in their cars or lockers. The teenage Taiwanese case study mentioned above stayed up all night surfing the Internet, missed school and stared at his iPhone 24 hours a day. These kinds of behaviors can have serious consequences: lost jobs, health issues and accidents to name a few.