I need a new phone, but am clueless about what to get?

It is time for me to upgrade from my current enV3 and went in to look at phones today.  I am at a loss for what woudl be a good phone to get next.  I have texted and make calls on my current phone and that is it.  If I moved up to a smartphone what would be recommended?  Do I need to move up to a smartphone or stay with the same type of phone I have been using.  I can see a lot of benefit for moving up into a smartphone from the perspective of work especially, but am not sure?  Any advice or help would be appreciated.

If you mostly call and text, then a feature phone that allows you to do so easily would work just fine. If yo are used to the keyboard on the ENv3 then definitely go for one with the keyboard. Try them out in the store, see what's comfortable in your hand and up to your head....
As far as a smartphone, if you can afford the data plan and want to explore the world of apps and all the other things you can do with a phone these days,
If email is crucial and a primary activity of yours on the computer, then a Blackberry is likely going to work well. There are apps and browsing on a BB, but it's strength is email. For businesses on the go, it's ideal.
Android, iPhone, and other smartphones' strong point is the app capability and the wealth of stuff you can do, If yo like to play, explore, surf, and email is an afterthought, then one of these is for you.
Talk to friends who have both, ask what they do and why they like the phone they have (or hate it, for that matter!) and then go to a store and handle the phones. Only you can decide what will work best for YOU.
Good luck, and have fun!

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