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'There was a lot more boredom': People Discuss What Daily Life Was Like Before Smartphones

I didn't own a cell phone until 2006. I was late to the smartphone game as well, receiving my first iPhone in 2015 at the ripe old age of 27. Before cell phones, things were different. The only distractions I had on my commute, if I was lucky, were a walkman or my homework. Netflix arrived via DVD. If I made plans, and my friends were late, I'd have to call them on a pay phone. I had all their phone numbers memorized. These days, I'm lucky if I can remember my parents' numbers. While I can look…
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