Other How much do you rely on your phone?

[big samm]

I use my phone for almost everything seriously, music via carplay, podcasts, Gps, Camera, texts, calls , emails, facetime, social networking, paying bills, mobile banking, shopping online, paying for groceries or gaz via apple pay, streaming videos on YouTube and Netflix ,web browsing, news, reading ,i even use it to start my car damn it lol... I just can’t live without my phone, too useful!

 

[dontwalkhand]

My iPhone has pretty much replaced almost all my basic needs for a pc. I do everything on the iPhone ranging from texting, making calls, email, browsing the web, playing games, listening to music, watching videos, paying bills, buying products, scheduling, calculations, news and much more. Come to think of it, I don’t think I can function without a smart phone.

Everything.

But making calls.

I pay for things with Apple Pay, use HomeKit for home automation, it’s my main internet device, I use it to get on Phoenix’s bus & train system, I use it to start my car, I use it to unlock my door, tv remote and more. I also use it to remote into client servers and computers.

Hate phone calls though, I just have to tolerate them. I also tolerate texts. Unless it’s from someone I like.

 

[dragon4ever]

Considering all that we use our phones for, I’d say a $1000 price tag seems well worth it.

 

[Shanghaichica]

Convenience and mobility.

Yes, obviously a bigger screen is a better viewing experience, but being able to watch whatever I want wherever I want trumps that for me and probably for others.

Having a highly capable, large phone means I don’t have to invest in a large TV, tablet or laptop/PC. I just don’t value large screens that much to make my phone’s screen “unwatchable” as it seems you feel it is. Personal preference.

I still have TVs and tablets for watching TV. My MacBook rarely gets used. However my phone is my main computer by far.

 

[Harmonious Zen]

I think for all of us on here, our phones are always with us. I really can't remember the last time I went without my phone for more than an hour. Seriously. Not really sure what that says about me!

 

[MichaelColley]

This is how I justify the price. I use my phone everyday, for everything away from my computer.

Phone, Videos, Text, Emails, Printing, GPS, GPS (Aviation), Music, Camera, Editor, Social Media, Daily Agenda/Checklist.

It is an extension of my computer. I usually tend to watch movies on my iPhone over my iPad or macbook simply because of the OLED.

My iPhone is literally my mobile powerhouse.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I’ve cut down on the amount of time I use it. During the day at work I only use it on my lunch break or if I need to take pictures and at night I try and leave it alone after 8pm. Some people are glued to them constantly and that’s sad.

 

[MichaelColley]

I’ve cut down on the amount of time I use it. During the day at work I only use it on my lunch break or if I need to take pictures and at night I try and leave it alone after 8pm. Some people are glued to them constantly and that’s sad.

No. No one is addicted to phones.

We are addicted to the internet. The moment you disable WiFi or LTE on your iPhone you use it much less.

It’s not about how often you use your phone, it’s more so about how much of your life is online. More for younger people, less for older.

 

[Shanghaichica]

I’ve cut down on the amount of time I use it. During the day at work I only use it on my lunch break or if I need to take pictures and at night I try and leave it alone after 8pm. Some people are glued to them constantly and that’s sad.

I can’t use mine at work and sometimes I can’t be bothered to come off the ward to use it during my breaks. So some days I go a good 14 hours at work without using it and I’m not that bothered about it.

 

[akash.nu]

Laptop - mostly strictly for work.
Xbox and tv - games and movies.
Xs Max - everything else under the sun.

 

[44267547]

Considering all that we use our phones for, I’d say a $1000 price tag seems well worth it.

Fair. I mean, if you look at the iPhone in retrospect, it’s a huge entity in terms of our daily lives with pictures, emails, obviously text messages and phone calls, weather, knowing what’s happening in your local communities through news, etc. For me, the iPhone is worth everything and more, for some, they don’t see the value. I use it as a tool, in which its imperative for my uses.

 

[Shanghaichica]

Fair. I mean, if you look at the iPhone in retrospect, it’s a huge entity in terms of our daily lives with pictures, emails, obviously text messages and phone calls, weather, knowing what’s happening in your local communities through news, etc. For me, the iPhone is worth everything and more, for some, they don’t see the value. I use it as a tool, in which its imperative for my uses.

I do moan about the ever increasing prices but the reason why I upgrade every year and pay is because it’s such an important tool for me. It’s why I pay more for my iPhone than I did my MacBook or my iPad Pro.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

No. No one is addicted to phones.

We are addicted to the internet. The moment you disable WiFi or LTE on your iPhone you use it much less.

It’s not about how often you use your phone, it’s more so about how much of your life is online. More for younger people, less for older.

Your last comment is the opposite for my experience. I find the older generation who are retired spend more time online, especially social media and post constantly. It’s the younger generation who put less up but of course spend more time on messengers etc .

 

[BigMcGuire]

When I am mobile, My iPhone is my connection to know what’s going on the outside world in terms of news, media, notifications and emails, and of course phone calls. But that’s really about it, I usually resort to my laptop or iPad when at home.

Yep - pretty much the same ^ even though I try to avoid sitting at my desk at home.

I almost always bring my backpack with my Macbook Pro in it for everything, except on my own time when I'm relaxing. Since I spend all day on a computer, when I get home I prefer to sit outside or other than my desk and be on my phone. Then yes, my phone is my source of news, books, podcasts, maps, communication device with wife/family, camera, mail, etc... I use my phone to scan in everything paper I get via Scanner Pro (Readdle). I've been YouTubing a lot since my Xs Max. So much more convenient watching videos on my own with headphones.

Hook up a bluetooth keyboard and I journal, take notes, think on "paper" on my phone. Love using my external batteries with my phone - charging them with a solar panel when I have free time.

But rely? I program on a Windows computer all day and I've got a MacBook. I often keep my phone in my pocket when out with family/relatives. I rely on it a lot for maps/directions when I go places I don't normally go.
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Fair. I mean, if you look at the iPhone in retrospect, it’s a huge entity in terms of our daily lives with pictures, emails, obviously text messages and phone calls, weather, knowing what’s happening in your local communities through news, etc. For me, the iPhone is worth everything and more, for some, they don’t see the value. I use it as a tool, in which its imperative for my uses.

Well put. I'll just add my name to that and call it a day.

 

[akash.nu]

Your last comment is the opposite for my experience. I find the older generation who are retired spend more time online, especially social media and post constantly. It’s the younger generation who put less up but of course spend more time on messengers etc .

I think it depends on the demography and cultural/ socioeconomic setup completely. Depending on the place on earth this behaviour changes a lot. What you’re saying is mostly true in western / developed countries, not so in Asian and African countries.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I think it depends on the demography and cultural/ socioeconomic setup completely. Depending on the place on earth this behaviour changes a lot. What you’re saying is mostly true in western / developed countries, not so in Asian and African countries.

I think you’re totally right. I think it depends on what type of social media in western culture as well. Twitter and instagram tend to appeal to teens and young adults whereas Facebook has evolved into a place for older folks. At least among the people I know. However I think those glued to their phones covers all demographics.

 

[Lyn2012]

My phone is used primarily for communication via texts, emails, calls with light browsing or forum reading and the odd card game. I read on my Kobo Aura One, watch videos & TV on my iPad (don’t have or want a TV), do not partake of any social media, and do all my research, browsing and other stuff on my iMac.

My phone cannot do the same as my computer, they are absolutely not interchangeable in my life, iOS can’t run the programs I use and lacks flexibility - it is great for a phone though.

 

[Newtons Apple]

I could not rely more!!!

If something happened to my phone, it is so important, that I keep a backup and would be back in service in less than a hour. I even have a spare SIM card so I could call ATT to have it activated.

All of my customers use either email or text for their ordering and if I do not respond in the positive, they would have to find someone else.

For me my MAX is mission critical to my livelihood.

 

[dk001]

Use two phones - work (has restrictions: 8+) and personal (Razer). Each gets used differently but I do rely on both for email, news, calls, pictures, video (taking), Kindle, reviewing documents, etc .... I do play some games but they are ones I can open, play for a moment, save, and come back later.

If I am in the office I will use the big toys. If I am home and I can I use the big toys. Phones are for mobility and communication. I am one of those whose phones, both of them, are well below 50% by evening.

 

[predation]

So much, my wife hates me. lol