CBS NEWS-- Do you ever think your mobile phone is ringing or vibrating when it's not? That's called "phantom vibration syndrome." One study involving 290 U.S. college students found nearly 90 percent ...
At least a few times a day, I find myself lurching for my vibrating phone when it is not in fact vibrating. Sometimes there is an obvious explanation: I was feeling someone else’s phone buzzing or the ...
Have you ever found yourself looking puzzled at your Android phone? You could swear you felt it vibrating, but when you check the screen, there's no new notification or missed call. Perhaps it's not ...
Android 15 has introduced a new feature called “Adaptive Vibration” to make your phone’s vibrations more intelligent. This feature uses your phone’s microphone and other sensors to detect your ...
The feeling that your phone is vibrating when it isn't has been around long enough to warrant scientific research. One psychologist recommends... Phantom Phone Vibrations: So Common They've Changed ...
Talk about a first-world, (half) white person problem to have. This past week I developed a sporadic vibration in my left thigh where my cellphone usually resides when it rests in my pocket. I will ...
Earlier this year, there were reports about a new vibration setting that allows Pixel phones to auto-adjust vibration intensity. Once enabled, this feature uses your Pixel phone’s microphone and other ...
When your phone is face down, you can fully engage in conversations, immerse yourself in a task, or simply enjoy the quiet without the magnetic pull of an active screen. According to research, this ...
Google is reportedly testing custom contact vibrations for Pixel phones. As the name suggests, this feature would allow users to assign unique vibration patterns to individual contacts, improving call ...
The new iPhone 5 has a different motor that powers its vibrations than its predecessors and while it's been described as "louder and rougher and just more 'violent,'" this is a change for the better.