When you get distracted by different apps on your iPhone. Can also be used when you have so many apps you are constantly pulling out your phone in a group to show everyone.
"What was I suppose to be googling? Oh yeah. Sorry man - I got appstracted.". Or, " Quit pulling out your phone dude. It's an appstraction."
by Princess of Aces January 29, 2012
When you intend to do a particular task on an electronic device and get distracted by other apps, creating a situation where you neglect the intended task.
I went on my phone to check my bank balance, but I got appstracted by a social media notification, which I opened and after surfing social media, I forgot to open my bank app.
by some guy in NOVI April 17, 2019
When you go on to a phone or electronic device for a particular reason and get distracted by other apps, thereby forgetting or neglecting to complete original intention.
I went on my phone specifically to check my bank account balance, but I got "appstracted" by a notification and chose to open social media first. After 20 m
a notification persuaded me to open my social media app first. Then I remembered to log in
after opening social media apps first, then logging in my last meal, I was "appstracted" and forgot to even open my bank's app.
a notification persuaded me to open my social media app first. Then I remembered to log in
after opening social media apps first, then logging in my last meal, I was "appstracted" and forgot to even open my bank's app.
by some guy in NOVI April 17, 2019