Smartphones make certain things more comfortable, and certain things way more uncomfortable. Checking the weather? Comfortable. Using modern phones and apps

Smartphones make certain things more comfortable, and certain things way more uncomfortable. Checking the weather? Comfortable. Using modern phones and apps in a way that doesn't compromise one's privacy is very, very uncomfortable. I know because I do it on a regular basis. It's costly and time consuming. Paying cash and not providing tons of PII would be much faster, easier, and more comfortable, and indeed that's what I choose to do in all cases where it is a possibility.