Does anyone else here get into fights about technology?
Yesterday, the spouse and I were driving from Ca back to AZ.
He wanted to find a gas station on the route and handed me his phone. I tried my best, but I couldn't get Google on his phone to show me gas stations.
He got really mad and said, "This is where you being a luddite is a major pain in the ass for me!"
So I said, "Fine, I'll get a smartphone then."
He said, "Won't do much good, as you'll still never use it."
I don't know what to do.
It seems stupid for this to be a thing to fight over, but he gets seriously pissed off at me over situations like this.
Do you think I should throw in the towel and get a smartphone?
But, I think he's right. I still wouldn't know how to use his in moments of pressure.
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That said, if you DO elect to get a smart phone, highly suggest the GASBUDDY app (free). Incredibly useful to me to find both the CLOSEST gas and more commonly, THE CHEAPEST.
It is updated continually and makes a difference in trip planning for me (e.g., Costco is often the cheapest but not the closest by far, so I will time my need for gas for when I likewise can afford the time to grocery shop there too)
That said, arguing over different tech skills/interest is silly. It only discourages the person against picking up any new skills. But, I guess it beats arguing over Trump and RW politics. 
First he clung to his pager. Then his Motorola. Then his flip phone. Begrudgingly got a smartphone when the others stopped updating their software. Refused to get apps. Refused to read books on a kindle. ETC!
Then when he realized GPS could save him some time and help him out as he traveled, he opened up to the idea. Now he reads the paper online (so I could STOP our paper subscription). He can take pictures using his phone at job sites instead of searching for batteries for his old digital camera. He can get email ON HS PHONE. It's a miracle, praise Jesus. He used to call me from the road and have me check his email for him. If someone had canceled a meeting that way, he was tough outta luck.
The others have told you how to use Siri but you can also get Waze and get real time traffic/directions to anything as well.
You don't have to do or know everything but there are some things that can be very helpful.
I started out with a flip phone, then a cousin gave me a phone that actually had a keyboard. And someone else gave me a smartphone. It took me four months to go into the Verizon store to activate it.
Cell phones are convenient for emergencies, but in all other respects, I hate them. Right now I need a cell phone for something that I do, and others need to be able to reach me. But in a few years I won't be doing it anymore, and this phone is going bye-bye.
So please don't think you are alone. There are a lot of us out here who do just fine without all of the little technology advances that are being shoved down our throats.
