Gilbakka posted:Drugb posted:Gilbakka posted:yuji22, I was an Android, not Apple, user. I say WAS because, at the start of August, I downgraded from a smartphone to a basic flip phone specially made for seniors. I have a talk & text plan with ZoomerWireless, $16.20 per month for 120 anytime minutes, 120 outgoing Canada-wide texts and unlimited incoming texts. Zoomer also gave me free CARP membership and free subscription to Zoomer/seniors' magazine.
I am deliberately simplifying my life.
Looks like you are preparing for retirement and a fixed income.
I'm already on retirement with a fixed pension. As I grow older, I cannot afford to be a slave to a smartphone, checking it constantly multiple times every waking hour, recharging it every day, and devoting more time that could be used more judiciously. In July-August I cancelled my Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts. I shortened my email contacts list, even disabling Jalil who insisted on remaining.
So, for me a smartphone is now superfluous. More free time with my flip phone. Less recharge as it's on standby 8-10 days 24/7. More time for my favourite pastime --- reading.
Looks like preparing for the after life.