Which cell phone is best for seniors with poor eyesight?
1. Minivision2
The MiniVision2 is a simple mobile phone with a big tactile keypad entirely accessible to blind users. When users tap on the screen or type anything into it, the phone speaks aloud. Minivision2 also allows users to control the device via voice commands. Although it’s a simple cell phone with some smartphone-like features, including an alarm, camera, FM radio, light detector, colour identifier, money identifier, calculator, recorder, voice notes, flashlight, and weather forecaster and making calls and sending text messages. Plus, it has a unique “Where am I?” feature, too.
2. Synapptic smartphone
The Synapptic solution is the software installed on most Android smartphones and tablets to improve accessibility for blind people and those suffering from poor eyesight. Synapptic is a British firm, and its software is more prevalent in Europe than in the United States. Synapptic, on the other hand, is a good solution, according to RAZ Mobility, and deserves credibility in the United States too. RAZ Mobility offers the Synapptic solution for the Motorola Moto E smartphone.
3. Jitterbug Flip
The Jitterbug Flip is intended for seniors who are interested in emergency and health-related services. It isn’t equipped with a voice guide. So, access is strictly limited. It does, however, support voice dialling.
4. iPhone
The iPhone is the most preferred smartphone among visually impaired and blind users. Its’ reason is apparent: Apple was the first company to provide an exceptional built-in screen reader called VoiceOver.