Apple Users

cksmithy

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6. Not an Apple user, I have had a samsung smart phone for years.

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Wed Feb 4, 2026, 05:24 PM

Feb 4

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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Am totally discouraged. Got the thrill of my life when I received an I-phone 17 this [View all] allegorical oracle Feb 4 OP

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 4 #1

It takes too long to dial 1-888-9879 Earthrise Feb 4 #15

Now I hate to push buttons and talk on the phone. Irish_Dem Feb 4 #23

Remember when the cord was always tangled up Bluestocking Feb 4 #17

99% of my phone communication is text or email BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 4 #2

Lucky to have a younger wife to help me. multigraincracker Feb 4 #29

Be patient. Irish_Dem Feb 4 #3

Thank you. Especially like your #4. As usual, I find your advice inspiring. Insofar as your allegorical oracle Feb 4 #5

I confess I do the same. Irish_Dem Feb 4 #20

You make many good points. It is reliable. Have a steno pad, now, with just icons and allegorical oracle Feb 4 #21

Thanks to you both. Frankly, i'm in tears in some days as I fumble with this tool allegorical oracle Feb 4 #4

Try logging onto here with it IbogaProject Feb 4 #11

Not an Apple user, I have had a samsung smart phone for years. cksmithy Feb 4 #6

Oh, am older than you. Recall those phone systems of plugging cords to connect people. As allegorical oracle Feb 4 #12

I remember my mother saying she and her 15 months younger sister liked... 3catwoman3 Feb 4 #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 4 #7

Bless you... I agree. allegorical oracle Feb 4 #14

Rule #1 of texting: intheflow Feb 4 #8

Thanks for that advice. Already made a friend angry when I was "practising" -- woke her allegorical oracle Feb 4 #16

Ah, your friend has to learn the #2 rule of texting. intheflow Feb 4 #19

LOL! Thanks...I needed that. allegorical oracle Feb 4 #22

Do what I did: have coworkers half your age who know what to do. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 4 #9

Good advice....now if I can only find someone half my age... (yikes). allegorical oracle Feb 4 #24

What do you mostly use your phone for? mahatmakanejeeves Feb 4 #27

Umm...a phone, some texting, and definitely as a camera. Still want my computer to discuss allegorical oracle Thursday #33

Go to your local public library! intheflow Thursday #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 4 #10

What I would do: Give it away! Find a model for "seniors" and tell your friends and love ones that Earthrise Feb 4 #13

Oh you have no idea of how many times I've considered your advice. There's part of me, 'tho, allegorical oracle Feb 4 #18

Have friends who are "losing it" over their new washer/dryers because of all the allegorical oracle Feb 4 #25

Ageism! Old people have to have products dumbed down for them? Really? mahatmakanejeeves Feb 4 #26

I found YouTube to be really helpful. CrispyQ Feb 4 #28

Yes -- have found some that are helpful. Sadly, many videos assume you already know allegorical oracle Thursday #34

I got an Apple phone when our younger son started college in 2011. 3catwoman3 Feb 4 #31

Explore settings (on your home screen). Find the setting for notifications. marybourg Thursday #35

A feature I enjoy is dictating to Siri bif Thursday #36

Look on the bright side... DiamondShark Thursday #37