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by RedNifre 2110 days ago
I can't, because I really need these apps:

- Electric scooter unlocking (you scan a QR code on the scooter)

- Car rental and unlocking

- Maps and navigation

- Grocery list (I uncheck items when I notice that I'm running out, so the list is always up to date when I go to the mall)

- Language learning app

- Music streaming

- Podcasts (includes news)

As for my experience, I tried a week without a phone and a year without social media and my conclusion was that I absolutely need a smartphone and like Twitter (after some cleanup and muting some topics). I also tried a Jelly Phone (very tiny Android phone) for a while, which was fun, but a regular sized smartphone just works best for me.

Ultimately, it's up to you, to pick the technology that best fits your life. If you can live with an old-school phone or none at all, why not? The nice thing of the "not owning one at all" option is that you can just try it immediately.