Got a Smart Phone That's Way Smarter Than Me
By L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
Toronto, Ontario
December 10, 2016 10:04am CST
Sometimes it pays to complain about things. In Ontario, Canada there was a sort of a monopoly of cell phone providers and finally that situation is easing up a little. Although, it still exists. So, when we were not happy with our particular provider we talked to them about it before deciding to switch.
Well, as is true today they offered us a deal---$25 less per month plus I could get rid of my outdated phone and get a new Smart-type phone. I'm not too tech-y but liked the idea of the camera and a few other great features. So we went for it and I'm happy with it although I find it sensitive to the touch as I lose the screen half the time. I am on a contract for two years but it's a light one where I could break it as long as I pay for the remainder of the phone. I'm getting used to it so hope I can later upload some great pics for everyone as now they would never load very well to myLot from my little camera. I'll be a regular tech savvy whiz! Look out for it. LOL! 
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@moffittjc (118820)
• Gainesville, Florida
10 Dec 16
The nice thing about today's smartphones is that they are designed to be intuitively easy to use and figure out. I don't know about other manufacturers, but when you buy an iPhone it does not come with any operating instructions. That is because they have tried to design the phone in such a way that you can pretty much figure everything out as you go. And if you need help, Siri is always a push of a button away!
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@moffittjc (118820)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Dec 16
@MarymargII You'll do just fine with your photos on a new smartphone! Just have fun playing around with it, and you'll be an expert at it in no time!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
12 Dec 16
Well I'm mostly worried about the photos as even with my little camera- they wouldn't download to myLot very well!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
13 Dec 16
@moffittjc They should be able to download easily, don't you think to myLot??
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
10 Dec 16
Yay! Liking forwarded to seeing photos :) Hope you enjoy your smart phone (or try to)!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
12 Dec 16
I'd be so excited if I could download my own pics to myLot!
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
12 Dec 16
@MarymargII Yay excited to see your pictures!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
14 Dec 16
@infatuatedbby Hope it works out and fits!
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
14 Dec 16
@MarymargII Anyone around you that can help?
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
14 Dec 16
Ha! @marlina- I'm not too techy so don't hold your breath---haha! No- I'll get there--promise!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
15 Dec 16
@marlina My husband isn't too bad but my kids are better- but I have to ambush and kidnap them first---ha!
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@LadyDuck (460465)
• Switzerland
12 Dec 16
@MarymargII I could be of no help for the SmartPhone, I have one and I use it only to make calls. I use my camera to take photos.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
12 Dec 16
I may be asking you where to save my photos as they don't download for me on myLot- but I haven't tried it yet with my new SmartPhone.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
13 Dec 16
@LadyDuck Oh darn- thought I had a tech helper in you! Btw I made a note of that link where you can add your photos and it will make them fit and will probably use it if I have difficulty. Thanks for that!
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@just4him (308692)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Dec 16
@MarymargII You'll soon be a pro.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
12 Dec 16
@just4him Ha ha! I will take it slowly but I will get there!
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Dec 16
Let's see how well I do with it!
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@Morleyhunt (21745)
• Canada
10 Dec 16
Congratulations, you have joined the rest of us. I'm learning something new about my smartphone almost daily.
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@rebelann (111434)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Sep 19
I tried that @MarymargII but it outsmarted me 
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
28 Sep 19
No I think you're smarter- just take your phone on as you are the boss! lol!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
29 Sep 19
@rebelann oh well but you did try.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Dec 16
I have learned that I can conquer the smartphone, one app at a time lol
@Juliaacv (48649)
• Canada
10 Dec 16
I know what you mean about "that" provider. I have them for my cellphone, but I have a pay as you go plan and its mostly for texting, because I'm just terrible at hearing well enough on my cellphone. My hubby was with the low end of that company, but when his iPhone was paid off, he went on a pay as you go plan also. We still have a landline, so we rely on our cells mostly for texting, he will check his emails on it, so our plans suit us well.
Don't fret about feeling less smart then your phone, we all go thru that I think!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
12 Dec 16
Well especially me as I'm not too with it when it comes to computers- also worrying about the photos but will give it a try soon!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 Dec 16
Once I master uploading and then downloading that camera--ha!
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
Haha! I know how you feel- we've been learning something new for quite a while now so more is getting tiresome- LOL!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
12 Dec 16
@MarymargII That's quick. Now you can show me!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
14 Dec 16
@DianneN No- not quite yet- it will take a long time because I;m slo-o-ow haha!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
12 Dec 16
I am already learning new stuff every day!
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@paigea (35830)
• Canada
10 Dec 16
I got a new phone in the summer when my old one quit. I miss my slide out keyboard but the rest I like. Better camera and it is much faster on the wifi. Then phone costs me $15 per month but I could pay that off any time and go elsewhere if I want. We phoned Telus to say we wanted to get rid of our home phone and they gave us the home phone for $15 per month, so we kept it for now. No voice mail, no long distance, just a phone that works when the power is out. A good thing out in the country.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
12 Dec 16
Yes at that price it's a good idea to keep a land line.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58456)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
10 Dec 16
What kind of phone is it? Like brand and the name of it? I am assuming it's Android or you probably would of just said iPhone.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
14 Dec 16
@thislittlepennyearns I appreciate that AK! I probably will need to!
@thislittlepennyearns (58456)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
12 Dec 16
@MarymargII I have an LG as well.So if there is anything you want to know, just ask. Ill be as helpful as I Can.
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