In the news again: Phanthom ringtones/vibrations

According to The Telegraph, smartphones are so addictive many users now hear “phantom vibrations” because they are desperate to receive new messages, a study has found. The findings will be presented to the British Psychological Society’s Division of Occupational Psychology Conference in Chester. [via SmartMobs]

... Some people are so hooked to their devices that they even begin to experience “phantom” vibrations where they mistakenly believe their phone is buzzing in their pocket, it was claimed.

First written about in 1996 - Click here for links to articles related to audio illusion, phantom phone rings or ringxiety and fauxcellarm.

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