'The tyranny of apps': those without smartphones are unfairly penalised

Re:'The tyranny of apps': those without smartphones are unfa... by internet2000 on Saturday February 22, 2025 @12:56PM (#43141343)

> Are you not also paying attention to the […] departure boards?

I’m not, not anymore.

> Why do you need your phone to tell you what's posted on numerous displays that you walk past?

Convenience.

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Re:'The tyranny of apps': those without smartphones are unfa... by mixmastamyk on Saturday February 22, 2025 @02:07PM (#43142041)

So you disregard what's in front of your face, in preference to your device.

Other folks here were talking about how their devices did not update in a timely fashion. They had to force refresh several times to get a response. Meanwhile the gate screens have a single job and update within seconds.

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Re:'The tyranny of apps': those without smartphones are unfa... by eesmith on Saturday February 22, 2025 @02:26PM (#43142216)

Like following the GPS instructions onto a logging road, or into a lake.

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