weeeeum, (edited )

Honestly the dedicated shutter button on my Sony Xperia. I have ADHD and I want to remember something I press the button and take an immediate picture. At work I use this function constantly. I’m a repair technician and it’s really nice to take a picture of a model number instead of having to cross reference between the computer screen and the computer I’m trying to fix.

Listening to music is also good.

I can’t believe I forgot this but GOOGLE. Anytime, anywhere you just have to know something, or learn how to do something you can immediately search it up.

Gps is also pretty nice

guyrocket,
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A phone I can use almost anywhere.

Access to most of mankind's knowledge at my fingertips.

Weather and radar in seconds.

intensely_human,

My smartphone is mega useful to me:

  • Step tracking. I can see trends in how much physical activity I’m getting
  • Alarm clock
  • Reminders and lists. I use features like “Remind me at 7 pm that I need to do X” many times per day
  • Google maps and especially transit directions are incredible. Being able to download offline maps is great too for when I’m traveling
  • Ultra high resolution camera in my pocket
  • Google’s been great for the last 20 years. Now GPT-4 is my go-to when I have a quejaron about anything
  • Being able to call people is handy
macattack,

If nothing else, it’s a portable connection to your desktop. I have telegram on my mobile devices, and I dictate my thoughts into the app and then curate them on my desktop

oldGregg,

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    AlmightySnoo,
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    Google Lens is definitely a real lifesaver when you want to instantly translate the menus.

    SethranKada,
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    Portable web browser to read books on. That’s all I use mine for, except for the occasional text message / phone call. I got by fine for a long while with just my laptop, but reading on my phone is just a lot more convenient in a lot of cases. Like when you’re walking, or running, or standing, or laying down. It’s a pain in the ass to read from a laptop while walking, I’ve almost dropped the poor thing too many times to count.

    Nemo,

    It’s a portable game system that also acts as a web browser, ebook reader, MP3 player, digital camera, and instant messenging platform.

    On the downside, they also receive voice calls.

    ryan,

    It's nice to be able to stay connected while out and about. Having features like maps helps when lost somewhere. You can keep store cards and such in your phone to scan instead of having to physically carry everything. I went to a conference for work a week ago that required use of an app in order to register for labs.

    Teknikal,

    I mean it does everything really, mp3 player, GPS, Internet, compass (maps), communication even games. That said I am a little disappointed because they have been removing things like headphone Jack’s, Sd cards and I really thought at this point we would all have flir cams etc on every phone.

    sbv,

    No. Do what works for you.

    bernieecclestoned,

    I can do spreadsheets lying down

    mlekar,

    For me the most important thing about my smartphone is battery life. It needs to have USB-C for convenient charging and accessories - I have tiny USB-C DAC with headphone jack that drives my wired headphones. Also I use it with my external SSDs while traveling to move data between devices.

    bloopernova,
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    The more sensors the better. I want a motherfucking tricorder.

    Ejh3k,

    I’m not a gamer, nor does my work rely on word or excel or PowerPoint. My phone had social media, music, podcasts, and what other apps I need.

    I have a cheap laptop that gets used mostly for 3d printing stuff, and a smart TV with the various streaming services.

    I have a pixel 7, and before that a pixel 4a. I never feel as though I’m missing out.

    Granixo, (edited )
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    3.5mm jack, MicroSD slot.

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