A thought-provoking idea was posted recently on Cal Newport's Study Hacks blog. It asked, "Are smartphones necessary anymore?" That notion was based on the premise that a smartphone is nothing more than a connected mobile device. But many of the responses in the comments showed that the smartphone is much more than that. When Steve …
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Computers Are Like Cars
Unlike my previous post, which specifically talked about how iPhones and iPads last a long time these days, this one is about the longevity of computers in general. I was realizing just how long both my own and my wife's PCs are still running after many years. And I think it's like owning a car. …
The Longevity Of Apple Tech
Thanks to Apple's recent news about slowing iPhone sales, it's apparent that people don't upgrade their phones as often as they used to. Until last week, the device I used was over four years old. I upgraded from an iPhone 6 to a brand new...iPhone 7! Wait, but that phone is like two years old. …
