Actually, Android and MS phones have the same issue, but just don't log as much info as Apple. I think people are just blowing the whole deal out of proportion.

hmm wow my work associate said the same thing the other day

I have a simple $30 mobile phone that I rarely ever use, and when I do need to use it, it just works.

So yes I agree, smart phones just come off as being a major hassle and the majority of the "features" are superfluous.