What feature(s) from the old generic phone(s) do you miss on your Smartphone ??
the new smart phones
Make Model
On a Vodafone 725 (still got )
It has an alarm that ACTIVATES when the phone is switched of
On the modern Smartphone, it appears that is not a function anymore
Doing some research, seems that it will not be a future function
[quote= http://androidforums.com/android-applications/676605-alarm-clock-works-when-phone-powered-off.html]Back on topic. Im guessing if you want a phone thatl "know" to boot up for an alarm, itl need a lil low power chip runnin java or symbian inside adding size for a function not many care for. Android has introduced blocking mode and with the Moto X chipsets around, i think we'll all be happy to let our pocket computers sleep in the way they were intended
What feature(s) from the generic phone(s) do you miss on your Smartphone ?
Make Model
On a Vodafone 725 (still got )
It has an alarm that ACTIVATES when the phone is switched of
On the modern Smartphone, it appears that is not a function anymore
Doing some research, seems that it will not be a future function
[quote= http://androidforums.com/android-applications/676605-alarm-clock-works-when-phone-powered-off.html]Back on topic. Im guessing if you want a phone thatl "know" to boot up for an alarm, itl need a lil low power chip runnin java or symbian inside adding size for a function not many care for. Android has introduced blocking mode and with the Moto X chipsets around, i think we'll all be happy to let our pocket computers sleep in the way they were intended
What feature(s) from the generic phone(s) do you miss on your Smartphone ?
the "dial" 
The box marked "A" and "B".
the ability to keep hold of a signal when I pick the phone up 
Android 4.2.2 has a blacklist, without the need for a 3rd Party App
To add a message to the Blacklist
1. Tap on the message to open it up
2. Either tap the 3 squared dots in the top right corner or the 3 Lines on the bottom of the phone
3. In the list that pops up you will see at the bottom (Add to Blacklist)
To Add a caller to the Blacklist
1. Tap & hold the number you do not want to receive calls from
2. Tap Add to Blacklist In the bottom of the menu that pops up
Disclaimer
I could not see the feature for 2.1 & could not comment on any revisions in between
To add a message to the Blacklist
1. Tap on the message to open it up
2. Either tap the 3 squared dots in the top right corner or the 3 Lines on the bottom of the phone
3. In the list that pops up you will see at the bottom (Add to Blacklist)
To Add a caller to the Blacklist
1. Tap & hold the number you do not want to receive calls from
2. Tap Add to Blacklist In the bottom of the menu that pops up
Disclaimer
I could not see the feature for 2.1 & could not comment on any revisions in between
