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Why do you need an app....... for groceries?
I used to put stuff in my grocery list app as soon as I run out. Now I do the same with my grocery store's curbside pickup app, and checkout whenever I feel like going over there.
Keeping running lists is one of the most useful bits about having a computer in your pocket, IMHO. I don't understand how this is a question. If you have a different process, that's fine, but it's an odd thing to quibble about.
I feel like the point they are making is, is you could just use the notepad, you don’t NEED a specific app.
Right. It's a dumb point because nobody said they "NEED" anything. I use the process that I find most convenient.
An app can add a product to your list by scanning the barcode, check prices across stores, remind me to pick up something before I run out, or organize the list by the department where to find it. They provide a ton of functionality over notepad.
Yeah, but the point is, they’re getting mad at the app that they got for that reason… they say they’re gonna just use a pen and paper, when that also exists on their phone…
It’s a dumb rant, there’s no other point.
Because I'm 1000% more likely to lose a paper list than my phone containing my list.
I make a list on a white board and take a picture of it in my phone.... you can now call your grocery list if you lose it
One good reason is if you use something that can be synced with other members of your family, so if one of us has time to stop while on the way home from somewhere, everyone already knows what is needed without having to ask.