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Metro
4 days ago
- Health
- Metro
How a viral 'all glass phone' can 'cure your phone addiction'
A viral video showing a woman appearing to scroll on a completely transparent phone has baffled millions – could it really help curb our need to scroll? The 'clear phone' is a piece of acrylic dubbed the 'methaphone', created in a bid to 'replace the feeling' of having a phone. The woman at the centre of the viral video, Cat, came forward to explain how the $20 product claims to curb cell phone addictions. She said: 'This little piece of acrylic feels like a physical artefact that directly responds to this collective tension we all feel about how our devices, which are meant to make us more connected, are actually having the exact opposite effect.' The 'methaphone' could be a unique solution to modern-day technology addiction, but TikTokers were quick to point out the absurdity of the product. 'So this is not a real phone, it's just glass and they're trying to make it sound deeper than what it is,' one wrote. Another pointed out: 'Nobody's addicted to holding phones, they're addicted to the apps.' Cat later shared that the 'methaphone' didn't even help her kick her addiction – she said she was still reaching for her device. But she is offering a select few people the chance to try the 'phone', writing on Instagram: 'I'm sending out a batch of methaphones to people who have ideas for (safe) social experiments they'd like to run with them— break it out on the subway? More Trending 'Show it to a 5-year-old? Replace your phone for a week? The only catch is that you have to write or document your experience in a post online (e.g. blog post, Medium, Substack, YouTube, TikTok, etc).' Phone addiction is becoming more and more common, especially for young people. Clinical psychologist Dr Marianne Trent previously told Metro that she is concerned about children's use of the tech while their brains and impulse control are still developing. With the number of children and teens being treated for mental health conditions increasing, a University of Oxford study is looking at whether phones could be contributing to this epidemic. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Actress Rosamund Pike 'punched in the face' and robbed after being targeted by thief MORE: Six simple tips that can save you £60 on your phone bill MORE: People would ditch a friend for breaking this unspoken voice note rule
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
New smartphone? Mystery over ‘crystal clear iPhone' resolved as viral video sparks buzz on social media
A video of a woman browsing through her phone went viral on social media as some suggested there's something unique about the device she's carrying. In the viral TikTok video, it seems that she is holding what looks to be a crystal clear iPhone. Meanwhile, some users speculated that the object might be a brand-new Nokia phone, which costs well over 30,000 pounds. However, there isn't a phone like that. Nokia, however, hasn't announced any plans for such a phone and its most recent devices, which were manufactured under license from HMD Global and formally introduced in 2025, are much more conventional. Some of these include Nokia 235 4G, the Nokia 2660 Flip, and the Nokia 3210 (2024), a reimagining of the classic 1999 model with 4G, Bluetooth, and longer battery life. The mystery was clarified by the woman herself via a follow-up video, in which she revealed that the gadget she was carrying was a 'methaphone,' which is a piece of acrylic shaped like an iPhone. It has been designed to 'replace the feeling' of owning a phone. 'My friend is actually the inventor and creator of these, and he told me that what he wanted to test was, if we're all so addicted to our phones, then could you potentially curb somebody's addiction by replacing the feeling of having a phone in your pocket with something that feels exactly the same?' she explained. She emphasized the methaphone struck a chord with millions of people because it 'feels like a physical artifact that directly responds to this collective tension we all feel about how our devices, which are meant to make us more connected, are actually having the exact opposite effect.' Cat further stated that she frequently makes remarks about the adverse effects of technology on society. Also Read: Why is TikTok not working? Potential reasons for loading error However, not every viewer was agreed with Cat. 'So this is not a real phone, it's just glass and they're trying to make it sound deeper than what it is,' one person commented. However, another wrote: 'Nobody addicted to holding phones, they're addicted to the apps.' The prevalence of phone addiction continues to increase particularly among youth. Dr. Marianne Trent, a clinical psychologist, previously voiced to Metro her concerns regarding children's usage of technology during a time when their brains and behavioral patterns are still growing. A University of Oxford study is investigating if phones may be a factor in the rising number of children and teenagers receiving treatment for mental health issues.
Metro
17-05-2025
- Metro
This 'transparent phone' has gone viral - but isn't what you think
A woman standing in a queue is scrolling on her phone, like many others, but something's different about the piece of tech she's holding. What appears to be a crystal clear iPhone is in her hands. The device has gone viral online, with one user sharing a photo and asking, 'I'm sorry, WTF is that??' Some suggested the item could be a new Nokia phone, retailing for well over £30,000. But no such phone exists. Not all is as it seems. The 'clear phone' is actually just a piece of acrylic dubbed the 'methaphone', created in a bid to 'replace the feeling' of having a phone. The woman at the centre of the viral video, Cat, came forward and explained: 'This little piece of acrylic feels like a physical artefact that directly responds to this collective tension we all feel about how our devices, which are meant to make us more connected, are actually having the exact opposite effect.' The 'methaphone' could be a unique solution to modern-day technology addiction, but TikTokers were quick to point out the absurdity of the product. 'So this is not a real phone, it's just glass and they're trying to make it sound deeper than what it is,' one wrote. More Trending Another pointed out: 'Nobody's addicted to holding phones, they're addicted to the apps.' Phone addiction is becoming more and more common, especially for young people. Clinical psychologist Dr Marianne Trent previously told Metro that she is concerned about children's use of the tech while their brains and impulse control are still developing. With the number of children and teens being treated for mental health conditions increasing, a University of Oxford study is looking at whether phones could be contributing to this epidemic. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: The major mobile phone providers that won't shock you with surprise roaming fees abroad MORE: WhatsApp will stop working on a range of iPhones today – is yours on the list? MORE: This major rock band is banning phones at their shows – and fans are loving it
