That is going above and beyond what I ever would have expected and I just want to express my deep gratitude for your decision, although I would have completely respected and understood if you had decided not to continue. I hope you have not felt pressured by us, as I truly believe you should do what you truly wish to do. I still have not updated my game, I have been on the fence about that, recently finding out about the bugs that came with the new pack. But when I do, and if I get that shopping cart, I will use a mod to get rid of it if it distracts me. Modders truly do make this game. I have tried many times to play vanilla, but the game just doesn't hold my attention the way Sims 2 did.
I will be downloading the updated phone mod with much happiness. <3 (The other two mods main mods I use are the Situation Outfits for Magic Realm and the no celebrity walk. I have a Sim who is bugged and I can't get rid of that walk on her so it takes her forever to get anywhere. :s But I can wait for those, the no phone is the most important mod in my game. :) )
I hope EA makes the right decision. They are really overstepping with their players these days and I'd hate to see the Sims franchise end in an apocalypse of greed and mismanagement, the way Sim City did.