A tribute to those few who cling to old-style Nokias

It was, as they say, a ‘crossing the Rubicon’ moment.

I was trying to organise a short trip to Rome (speaking of Caesars, and Rubicons), and having trouble finding a hotel. One eventually appeared, perfect – so it seemed – in every way. Before making the booking, however, I thought I should check out the Google reviews.

The reviews glowed. What a find! A little gem in the heart of Rome! One reviewer, though, sounded a note of caution. Be aware, she wrote, that you’ll need to use your phone to open the hotel room ...