No problem, I'm same as you, it don't need fancy features etc either haha. I've used all sorts of phones and I miss the simple flip to answer flip closed to hang up too, but for smartphones Apple will be easiest to get used to their user interface I think it's the easiest to learn and navigate.
As for companies trying to invade every aspect of our lives, you're totally right - they'll try to control our TV's our fridges our home security systems our microwaves our washers and dryers etc, I just make sure to turn those connectivity features off if I do but smart appliances, and do my best to buy things that aren't connected to the internet.