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In reply to the discussion: Am totally discouraged. Got the thrill of my life when I received an I-phone 17 this [View all]Irish_Dem
(80,392 posts)3. Be patient.
Last edited Wed Feb 4, 2026, 05:46 PM - Edit history (1)
1. Learning something new takes time. BTW learning new tasks helps
prevent dementia because it builds new neural pathways.
2. The new technology can be very helpful in too many ways to list.
3. The young people in the family would rather communicate by text.
So you will hear from them more if you have text capability.
4. Use the speak to text feature on your text. You hit the little microphone icon
and speak, it turns your words into text.
5. Use the little emojis on your message to jazz it up and express your feelings.
6. I wish I had the I17, it is a new model and has bells and whistles!
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Am totally discouraged. Got the thrill of my life when I received an I-phone 17 this [View all]
allegorical oracle
Wednesday
OP
It took me a while to get into texting. It's a learning curve. But I get what you're saying. I'm 75 and remember
CurtEastPoint
Wednesday
#1
Thank you. Especially like your #4. As usual, I find your advice inspiring. Insofar as your
allegorical oracle
Wednesday
#5
You make many good points. It is reliable. Have a steno pad, now, with just icons and
allegorical oracle
Wednesday
#21
Thanks to you both. Frankly, i'm in tears in some days as I fumble with this tool
allegorical oracle
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#4
Oh, am older than you. Recall those phone systems of plugging cords to connect people. As
allegorical oracle
Wednesday
#12
I've never responded to a text. Eventually people get the message: phone and talk, or don't bother me. nt
eppur_se_muova
Wednesday
#7
Thanks for that advice. Already made a friend angry when I was "practising" -- woke her
allegorical oracle
Wednesday
#16
Good advice....now if I can only find someone half my age... (yikes).
allegorical oracle
Wednesday
#24
Umm...a phone, some texting, and definitely as a camera. Still want my computer to discuss
allegorical oracle
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#33
I can understand.I only have a flip phone.Rarely use it. I, too, try and communicate person to person via face/voice-nt
marked50
Wednesday
#10
What I would do: Give it away! Find a model for "seniors" and tell your friends and love ones that
Earthrise
Wednesday
#13
Oh you have no idea of how many times I've considered your advice. There's part of me, 'tho,
allegorical oracle
Wednesday
#18
Have friends who are "losing it" over their new washer/dryers because of all the
allegorical oracle
Wednesday
#25
Ageism! Old people have to have products dumbed down for them? Really?
mahatmakanejeeves
Wednesday
#26
Yes -- have found some that are helpful. Sadly, many videos assume you already know
allegorical oracle
Yesterday
#34
Explore settings (on your home screen). Find the setting for notifications.
marybourg
18 hrs ago
#35