While we've heard of Internet addiction and video game addiction (World of Warcraft especially), we've definitely never heard of iPhone app addiction. That is, until now.
ABC 7 New York decided to do an in-depth analysis...of iPhone app addiction. They interviewed "iPhones junkies" who couldn' stop "apping." Yes, ABC 7 actually uses those phrases in its 2 minute short, which we have embedded below.
The video (which we discovered in the back of one of New York City's lovely cabs) is tough to watch with a straight face. After they interviewed self-proclaimed "iPhone junkies," ABC 7 then got an analysis from a psychologist, who compared the discomfort some people feel without their iPhone apps to narcotic withdrawal. Yes, they compared drug withdrawal to the iPhone.
So let's get serious for a moment. Is it possible that there's such a thing as "iPhone app addiction?" We're not doctors, so we guess it's possible. Is having three people on the street calling themselves "addicted" on T.V. an indication of a true addiction? Not in any way. Should we be comparing 'iPhone withdrawal' to withdrawal from narcotics? That's beyond what we'd call a stretch.
You should just watch the video at this point. Is their case legitimate, or are they grasping for straws? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
ABC 7 Video: Addicted to iPhone Apps?
If you can't see the video, here is a direct link.