Modern technological advancements have made it possible for people to use their mobile devices pretty much anywhere and everywhere in any capacity imaginable. It’s now possible to purchase movie tickets, pay for bus fares, pay bills, take pictures, listen to music, and even navigate entire routes all on your mobile device. Unfortunately, all of these activities come at a very high price: they drain your battery life very quickly. This is especially true if you constantly have multiple background applications running simultaneously and if you use a lot of data. If you’re one of those people who uses their mobile device for literally every little thing, then it might make sense to consider purchasing a handy multiport USB charger such as Ohming Technology’s Charge M.E.
How a Dead Phone Can Affect Your Mood
Whether you’re willing to admit it or not, your phone is like an extension of your personality and you probably use it for more applications and practices than you realize. As a result, it’s easy to take the convenience and usefulness of having a mobile device for granted when it’s fully charged. It’s only when that obnoxious red battery light starts flashing in the upper right corner of your screen that you start going into panic mode about the fact that your battery life is faltering.
Believe it or not, the anticipation of a phone dying has been scientifically proven to have a negative impact on a person’s overall mood. It may sound like an overdramatic first-world problem, but in some cases, someone’s phone dying can induce a traumatic sense of loss and sometimes, disorientation. This is especially true if you rely on your phone for seemingly minor everyday tasks such as paying for a bus ticket, tracking fitness progress, or navigating an unfamiliar route.
Some studies have even found that many people begin to exhibit the emotional symptoms that are often affiliated with grief including denial, anger, negotiation, depression, and acceptance. This might seem like a bit of a stretch, but people’s reactions to their phones dying are often circumstantial and should be taken in stride. Since most people use their phones for social interactions such as making phone calls, texting, live chatting, or simply browsing through various social media web sites, they can start to feel isolated from the world without their mobile devices.
We’ve all experienced this feeling at one point or another and while having your phone die on you in the middle of the day is a huge inconvenience, it’s not the end of the world and there are plenty of feasible solutions to alleviate the stress associated with it.
What Does the Research Say about This?
As you might expect, research has shown that people are extraordinarily—and probably unnaturally—attached to their mobile devices to the extent that it’s possible to feel a serious sense of dread knowing that their mobile phone battery is on its last legs before the day has ended.
The statistics are so staggering that there’s actually a term associated with this feeling of despair. It’s called “Low Battery Anxiety” and it’s a very real sensation. A small portion of the population might either be indifferent or feel a certain sense of freedom when their phones die, but the majority of us are devastated and often don’t know what to do with ourselves.
It’s been reported that a shocking 32% of the population have willingly forgone all other important daily tasks and responsibilities just to go home and charge their phones. Others have also admitted that they’ve cut off all levels of communication with their friends and loved ones as a result of their phones dying. The latter fact makes a little bit of sense because your phone is essential for convenient communication.
The fear of missed calls, texts, instant messages, getting lost in unfamiliar locations, and not being able to make quick and easy payments can be rather daunting for a lot of people, especially Millenials who’ve never had to go without a mobile device.
Unsurprisingly, statistics show an exponential growth in the use of mobile devices and it’s not just the younger generations who’ve come to embrace this modern form of communication. Even adults from older generations are increasingly jumping on the bandwagon thanks to various social media applications such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
People who would’ve sneered at the notion of youth constantly staring at their mobile devices and needing to capture every minute moments of their lives are now guilty of doing exactly the same thing. And this can only mean one thing: they get equally upset when they forget to charge their phones.
The good news is that there’s a practical and suitable solution to all of your phone battery woes.
How You Can Make Your Phone Battery Go the Distance
USB chargers have come a very long way since the early days when mobile phones were first introduced to the mainstream consciousness. They’re more durable than they used to be and they’re equipped with multiple useful capabilities that include fast-charging features and transferring data from one device to another.
Ohming Technology has developed a state-of-the-art USB power hub called the Charge M.E. that contains multiport charging capabilities which allows you to charge several different devices simultaneously. Aside from mobile devices, it can also charge tablets, mp3 players, laptops, and any other USB-powered electronic devices you own. You can take this portable and stylish device with you anywhere you need to go, including to work or even social events. Your friends will also appreciate it. To learn more about our company and products, please feel free to contact us.
Paul Romanenko
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