It should come as no surprise that a recent Stanford study found that nearly half of all iPhone users acknowledge iPhone addiction. What might be surprising are some of the behaviors associated with iPhone addiction: 75 percent admitted to sleeping with their iPhones in bed next to them.
Many of those surveyed also indicated that the iPhone was more than a media device. They considered it an extension of their own mind and body, and a means to a social life.
This iPhone addiction may have a silver lining in iPhone sales and employment for addiction therapists.
The iPhone addiction infomercial parody in the video above is shot completely on the iPhone. Of course.
iPhone Addictions
Live Science Reports Most Users Sleep With Their iPhones
Trend Themes
1. Iphone Addiction - The growing prevalence of iPhone addiction presents an opportunity for tech companies to develop innovative digital detox solutions.
2. Sleeping with Iphones - The habit of sleeping with iPhones creates an opportunity for companies to design sleep-friendly smartphone accessories or develop alternative sleep-inducing devices.
3. Iphone as an Extension - The perception of the iPhone as an extension of the mind and body opens up possibilities for wearable technology that seamlessly integrates with the user's daily life.
Industry Implications
1. Tech Companies - Tech companies can tap into the iPhone addiction trend by creating apps or features that encourage healthy smartphone usage and reduce dependency.
2. Sleep Accessories - The habit of sleeping with iPhones creates a new market for companies to develop sleep-friendly smartphone accessories like wireless charging pads or smart bedside organizers.
3. Wearable Technology - The perception of the iPhone as an extension of the mind and body creates opportunities for wearable technology companies to create seamless integration between devices and user experiences.