Gilbakka posted: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.
I don't share the same opinion. I find the applications useful. Like fire a smart phone is a good slave but a bad master.