What's the one thing preventing you from going fully smartphone-free?
I've been following this community for a while, and I've noticed a recurring theme: a lot of people love the simplicity of dumbphones but eventually run into a handful of practical issues that pull them back toward smartphones.
I work at a small company that's trying to make some of those essential services accessible without requiring a smartphone. We don't think we can replace everything, and I'm not here to pitch anything.
Our approach is intentionally dumbphone-friendly: it's just a phone number you can call or text, so it works regardless of what device you're using.
What I'm trying to understand is where people draw the line between useful tools and unnecessary distractions.
For those of you who've used a dumbphone long-term:
What are the biggest pain points?
What services do you still need a smartphone for?
If you could keep access to only a few modern conveniences, which would they be?
I'd love to hear from people who have made the switch, tried to make the switch, or switched back.