Thanks for the article!!! I've been pondering life without a smartphone.

I've been using an Apple Watch with LTE for 7+ months now so I've gotten used to not having a full phone. This has helped me to be a digital minimalist. That being said, I don't love that Apple and/or my cell carrier are tracking me. I have nothing to hide, it just seems unnecessary to me. Also, I kinda want to wear a regular analogue watch since they just look nicer.

My only real hold-up now is probably that my wife needs to occasionally communicate with me about the kids or various things. I could use a walkie-talkie while nearby, but if I drive 3+ miles away then I don't have too many options. Still trying to find a solution to this.