You haven't used one for a long time, have you?
Even the labs at the corner Walgreens are digital. The film is developed and scanned, so that a computer can apply automated color correction.
At that point, it can print the image, upload it to their online portal, or put all the images on a CD.
The only real difference is the delay -- you can't upload it to Facebook or Twitter immediately.
Of course you are correct. Should of said immediately.