(1) they don't like that smartphones do convenient things (take pictures, play games, read email, show spreadsheets, replace credit cards). Their proposed solution is to don't use that functionality: use phone only for calls (they are unclear if text messages are OK), carry separate gaming console, carry separate eBook (or paper book), lug laptop for email/spreadsheets, get real camera, carry pen & paper for notes. Basically replace that phone in your pocket with a backpack full of stuff.
(2) they don't like that smartphones are _required_ sometimes. Examples given are train tickets, "identity card replacement app", and app required for "professional bank account".
I very much sympathize with problem 2, and I don't think smartphones should ever be required for service. Even if someone likes smartphones, they still run out of battery or break - you don't want to be stuck at the train station because you forgot to change your phone.
I don't really care about problem 1 - if it's a good tool, I'll use it. If you like pen & paper - use it, if you keep loosing your notebooks, switch to cellphone notes app instead.
(1) they don't like that smartphones do convenient things (take pictures, play games, read email, show spreadsheets, replace credit cards). Their proposed solution is to don't use that functionality: use phone only for calls (they are unclear if text messages are OK), carry separate gaming console, carry separate eBook (or paper book), lug laptop for email/spreadsheets, get real camera, carry pen & paper for notes. Basically replace that phone in your pocket with a backpack full of stuff.
(2) they don't like that smartphones are _required_ sometimes. Examples given are train tickets, "identity card replacement app", and app required for "professional bank account".
I very much sympathize with problem 2, and I don't think smartphones should ever be required for service. Even if someone likes smartphones, they still run out of battery or break - you don't want to be stuck at the train station because you forgot to change your phone.
I don't really care about problem 1 - if it's a good tool, I'll use it. If you like pen & paper - use it, if you keep loosing your notebooks, switch to cellphone notes app instead.