With the inclining popularity in computer-science and obsession with technology, teenagers are having more distractions from the real world than ever. As nearly every teenager is walking around with an advanced phone in their pocket that has access to everything on the web, the struggle of balancing school, friends and family, and an online presence is bearing down on students.

Apple iPhones are the most popular piece of technology for teens right now, and Apple recently released an updated IOS that allows games to be played directly in their messaging system. Along with games like “Anagrams”, “Checkers”, “Poker”, and “Four in A Row”, the game that sweeps the phones of millions is definitely “8-Ball Pool”. The game is a virtual version of regular Pool, that requires a keen eye, understanding of angles and velocity. The game is easy to play, is compatible with almost all IOS devices, and creates a fun competition between friends and enemies alike. Along with the simplicity of the game, it requires very little data and takes almost no storage on the device.

Ignoring teachers, not paying attention to real life conversations, and getting your feelings hurt are all side-effects the new games have. As fun as they may be, distractions like these are never good for teenagers trying to balance everything they have going on in their life. Playing games on your phone, or other devices, is a fun way to pass time, but shouldn’t be a distraction from the real world. Play “8-Ball Pool” and all of the other fun IOS games responsibly!