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cksmithy

(516 posts)
6. Not an Apple user, I have had a samsung smart phone for years.
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 06:24 PM
Feb 2026

I wish I just had a simple cell phone for calls, texting and to take pictures. Apps and games always appear, I don't order them, they just appear. I hate them. I too, prefer an old fashioned phone call or conversation face to face. It is very difficult to text on my phone, I'm sure there is a way to do it from my laptop, where it would be easier on my spine and arthritis. I am too old old to figure that out.

I am so old, my first job was working for Pacific Bell as a long distance operator, plugging a cord in to a lighted socket, and saying "operator." Finding out what they needed and connecting their call by plugging in the corresponding cord and dialing the caller's needed number. The good old days. 1970

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It took me a while to get into texting. It's a learning curve. But I get what you're saying. I'm 75 and remember CurtEastPoint Feb 2026 #1
It takes too long to dial 1-888-9879 Earthrise Feb 2026 #15
Now I hate to push buttons and talk on the phone. Irish_Dem Feb 2026 #23
Remember when the cord was always tangled up Bluestocking Feb 2026 #17
99% of my phone communication is text or email BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 2026 #2
Lucky to have a younger wife to help me. multigraincracker Feb 2026 #29
Be patient. Irish_Dem Feb 2026 #3
Thank you. Especially like your #4. As usual, I find your advice inspiring. Insofar as your allegorical oracle Feb 2026 #5
I confess I do the same. Irish_Dem Feb 2026 #20
You make many good points. It is reliable. Have a steno pad, now, with just icons and allegorical oracle Feb 2026 #21
Thanks to you both. Frankly, i'm in tears in some days as I fumble with this tool allegorical oracle Feb 2026 #4
Try logging onto here with it IbogaProject Feb 2026 #11
Not an Apple user, I have had a samsung smart phone for years. cksmithy Feb 2026 #6
Oh, am older than you. Recall those phone systems of plugging cords to connect people. As allegorical oracle Feb 2026 #12
I remember my mother saying she and her 15 months younger sister liked... 3catwoman3 Feb 2026 #30
I've never responded to a text. Eventually people get the message: phone and talk, or don't bother me. nt eppur_se_muova Feb 2026 #7
Bless you... I agree. allegorical oracle Feb 2026 #14
Rule #1 of texting: intheflow Feb 2026 #8
Thanks for that advice. Already made a friend angry when I was "practising" -- woke her allegorical oracle Feb 2026 #16
Ah, your friend has to learn the #2 rule of texting. intheflow Feb 2026 #19
LOL! Thanks...I needed that. allegorical oracle Feb 2026 #22
Do what I did: have coworkers half your age who know what to do. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2026 #9
Good advice....now if I can only find someone half my age... (yikes). allegorical oracle Feb 2026 #24
What do you mostly use your phone for? mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2026 #27
Umm...a phone, some texting, and definitely as a camera. Still want my computer to discuss allegorical oracle Feb 2026 #33
Go to your local public library! intheflow Feb 2026 #32
I can understand.I only have a flip phone.Rarely use it. I, too, try and communicate person to person via face/voice-nt marked50 Feb 2026 #10
What I would do: Give it away! Find a model for "seniors" and tell your friends and love ones that Earthrise Feb 2026 #13
Oh you have no idea of how many times I've considered your advice. There's part of me, 'tho, allegorical oracle Feb 2026 #18
Have friends who are "losing it" over their new washer/dryers because of all the allegorical oracle Feb 2026 #25
Ageism! Old people have to have products dumbed down for them? Really? mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2026 #26
I found YouTube to be really helpful. CrispyQ Feb 2026 #28
Yes -- have found some that are helpful. Sadly, many videos assume you already know allegorical oracle Feb 2026 #34
I got an Apple phone when our younger son started college in 2011. 3catwoman3 Feb 2026 #31
Explore settings (on your home screen). Find the setting for notifications. marybourg Feb 2026 #35
A feature I enjoy is dictating to Siri bif Feb 2026 #36
Look on the bright side... DiamondShark Feb 2026 #37
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