Do I actually need a smartphone?

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I used to be really up to date on technology but that's all fallen by the wayside in the last 6 or 7 years and technology has moved on so much that I don't know what I need anymore?!

So - I have a mobile phone and I use it to make about 5 calls a month and the rest is texting.

I'm either at work or at home so have internet there and can check my emails that way.
I still buy CD's so don't download music or have an ipod thingy.
I don't even have proper freeview as the arial needs upgrading so use iplayer quite a lot.

So, what do I need to keep up with the times

What does a smartphone do and what are these apps that everyone is talking about?

How much of a difference will it make to my life?
Or can I just carry on as I am?

[ChippingIn]

my brain hurts...

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mine too :o