On 03/26/2016 04:16 PM, Kenny wrote:
"Oren" wrote in message ...

On Sat, 26 Mar 2016 08:53:34 -0700 (PDT), trader_4
wrote:

So while it is true that users can use "full functioning apps" without
a network connection, those apps with be a very small subset of all
available apps.

+1

Just used the GasBuddy App to find the lowest price diesel in the
area. That's one that obviously won't work without a network connection.
Others like the bubble level, will.

I believe 911 calls will work. People donate older phones to seniors.

Are you saying seniors aren't intelligent enough to operate the newer phones?



In an emergency, seniors won't remember where they put their smartphone.

Of course, a smartphone is only useful if the daffy senior remembered to keep it charged up.