Researchers found that texting , and to a lesser extent reading , affected movements while walking . Study : Texting while walking can pose a safety risk . People who type on their phones while walking are less likely to keep their balance . This is because they're not paying attention, and the phone's screen has no tactile feedback for them to feel comfortable holding it in place. Study by Australia 's University of Queensland was published Wednesday .
Study : Texting while walking can pose a safety risk . People who type on their phones while walking are less likely to keep their balance . This is because they're not paying attention, and the phone's screen has no tactile feedback for them to feel comfortable holding it in place. Study by Australia 's University of Queensland was published Wednesday .