Smartphones are awesome. They keep us connected to friends, help with directions and give us access to the Internet's infinite wonders. But how awesome is too awesome? And when does appreciation become addiction?
Consider this: 15% of respondents to a recent Gazelle.com survey said they'd go rather go without sex for a weekend than give up their iPhone for a few days. Four percent said they've actually used their iPhone during sex, and 65% said they couldn't live without their trusty device. Forty percent of respondents said they'd rather go without bathing than without their iPhone.
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The Internet education portal OnlineColleges recently gathered data from a number of sources including Gazelle, comScore and the Pew Internet & American Life Project to produce the following infographic. It shows not only that we may be getting a little too attached to our smartphones, but also why we love our devices and what we use them for most.
Among many interesting findings: iPhone and Android owners have more positive outlooks on life than their Blackberry-carrying brethren; city dwellers are the most mobile savvy; and social media, gaming and weather apps rule the market. But whether addicted or simply enthusiastic, it's easy to see why smartphone owners are so appreciative of modern mobile technology; the first consumer offering from Motorola cost almost $4,000, and was about the size of a brick.
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Check out the infographic below for more, then share your opinion in the comments: Is smartphone addiction real?
This story originally published on Mashable here.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/addicted-smartphone-infographic-224337435.html
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