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The phenomenon of phantom phone vibration: research

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The phenomenon of phantom phone vibration, where individuals feel their device vibrating without it actually doing so, has been the subject of research. This occurrence may arise from the brain's misinterpretation of normal skin sensations as signals from the phone, particularly in those who frequently check their smartphones.

In brief

  • The phenomenon is called phantom vibration
  • Occurs due to misperception
  • More common among active smartphone users
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  • InternetUAUndisclosed
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    Здається, що телефон завібрував, хоча цього не було: звідки береться фантомна вібрація

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    Іноді людям здається, що телефон завібрував, хоча насправді цього не було, — дослідження

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