Buying a phone, choosing a plan and deciding what deserves a place on your home screen, without the jargon.
Decide what you do most, set a ceiling and compare three models. Almost every current phone is good enough; the differences that matter are few.
PlansMost people pay for more data than they use, on a longer contract than they need. Check your real usage before you sign.
AppsMany services work just as well in the browser. Fewer apps means fewer permissions, fewer updates and a longer battery.
MoneyPaying by phone is instant. Getting money back out of an app is slower and has steps. Knowing them in advance avoids the surprise.
AppsA sign-up screen takes ten seconds. Finding out what you joined takes longer. Read one overview page first.