Seven problems with smartphones;

Taken from:
http://www.gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/technology/technolog/7-worst-smartphone-injustices-how-fight-them-523772

With the growth in smartphones, this article points out some of the problems:

1. Sealed batteries - weak battery life - what an insult - you can't put standard batteries in your phone - so you are stuck with the manufacturer's batteries - with weak battery life
2. Long contracts / updates - some expect two year contracts - and guess what - your phone is out-of-date in a few months, and you still have several months before you can move up (or ... a hefty charge)
3. Extra charge for 'tethering' - if you want to share your data with your laptop or tablet - you get charged extra 
4. Lose your phone - big OUCH!!!  If you misplaced your phone (left in the taxi, left on the seat next to you at the airport) - the replacement cost is significant - and with the contract problem, you are pretty much stuck
5. Operating systems updates?  Don't count on it!!  Your software needs updating - and there is a new OS out there - but ... you might not be eligible to get it!!
6. Texting rates over the limit - you can get a 20 cent cost for messages over a low 3M limit - and this can be a significant cost (especially if you are a big texting person!!)
7. Don't travel!!!  If you want to use your phone internationally, the costs can be more than the flight!!!  

So ... it can be a financial problem to have a smartphone with standard fees, but with the hidden problems from this article!!!