The only time I change to a newer phone is if the OS is so old that the updated apps won't work on it.
Though there are apps that are *supposed* to make transferring files and loading apps "easier" they usually don't move everything over to the new phone. Specifically, the device settings/notifications and notification sounds. It still requires a couple of hours dicking around with the new phone to have it emulate the functionality that I once had on the older phone.

As for Apple crap, some of the users are a cult that will spend over a grand on a fuggin' phone just to have "the latest" one.

They're starting to plant a bunch of those spy cameras all over town out here in the Sierra Foothills. Both a little podunk town next to me as well as some of the unincorporated parts of the county where I live. I welcome legislation getting rid of it.

More gooder.

Sticking a kid in front of a screen is just lazy parenting. Instead, give the child some toys to play with to stimulate imagination. Read books with them to get them started so they can create images in their minds. Go outdoors with them and see what's going on out there. Dig a hole, make a homemade nature video. Go fishing or swimming in a lake. Ride a bicycle (not a stupid e bike).

What's interesting is the U.S. doesn't make the majority of I.C.s for the U.S. products. China is now requiring "permits" for their companies that manufacture and ship out products to the U.S. that contain rare Earth elements.
It's going to get interesting in that our automotive industry is dependent upon the elements as well as just about everything electronic that we purchase. I predict some backtracking on the decision once reality sets in.

Men typically perform most physical work for a living also. Construction for example, installing flooring, garbage collection. Jobs requiring physical strength. That type of work can take its toll on the body.

Also be forced to watch a half hour of commercials and upcoming attractions.
Add to that, a dweeb on a cellphone lighting up your field of view while you're trying to watch the movie.
For an added "plus", someone sneezing while sitting behind you and not covering their mouth.

I'll gladly pay to watch the movie at home.

Sixty-two percent of my property taxes in California go toward education. They still want parents to supply classroom materials. Add to that, our lottery system funds education. It's corrupt.

California's education is extremely top heavy. Two of my son's teachers became "assistant superintendents" . They also build many "Taj Mahal" offices of education throughout the state.

Politicize the education curriculum to the point where it disgusts teachers trying to do their jobs.
 

"Investing for a living" is not reasonable. For every dollar gained on the market, someone loses a dollar.
Investing for a living will not work. ''Sorry.

"Imaginary Lover". There's a song about it.

I don't need or want a "smart TV". Instead, I have a PC connected to my TV and watch things from my TV.
I haven't watched OTA in over 40 years. It's pure garbage.

With Microsoft forcing updates on drivers and now apps, the stability of their OS will be compromised when things "don't work".

One more reason I'm done with Microsoft OS's. It's Linux and Chrome for me.

I'm going to speculate that a "incentivised" takeover of Intel by TSMC may be the motive.