In the U.S., over 106 million people have a smartphone. If you’re one of them, you might have anxiously wondered, “Where’s my phone?” at least once, even when it’s right beside you. But does that mean you are addicted to your smartphone?
Whether or not you consider yourself a smartphone addict, it’s undeniable that smartphones have affected how much we rely on mobile devices. In fact, according to this infographic, approximately 65% of iPhone owners cited that they could not live without their iPhone. Also, about a quarter of iPhone users almost always use their phones when in a social setting, like a party.
So, what other common activities would people give up to keep their smartphones? What types of people do certain smartphones attract? Check out this smartphone addiction infographic to find out these answers and to see just how reliant we have become on smartphones – and why we love them.
Did any of these stats surprise you? Would you admit to having a smartphone addiction? Let us know in a comment!