Jitterbug Flip2 Cell Phone for Seniors Gray

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The phone can also be set to blink a light as well as ring; we found the ringer and speaker to be very loud. Who it’s for: Any older adult who’s comfortable with technology and willing to spend more for a top-tier smartphone with a range of accessibility features and the most comprehensive health and safety features of all the phones we tested.

But if you use only a flip phone you obviously lose the convenience of paying for things with your phone. We evaluated models based on how useful they would be for a person’s life stage, rather than for their specific age, since health and cognitive issues can vary widely along the age continuum. If you’re looking for a less expensive Android phone with most of the same features as the Samsung Galaxy S23+: The Google Pixel 7 is a more budget-friendly choice than the rival Galaxy S23 line. If you don't need any of those services, Consumer Cellular's Doro 7050 is a better value in terms of a simple phone. Liz Seegert is an award-winning, veteran health journalist who has reported on aging for digital, print, and radio for the past decade.Their numeric keys aren’t conducive to texting, which is a good thing if you’re trying to simplify your life and reduce your screen time.

Assistive touch (which modifies how the phone responds to swipes, taps, and gestures) benefits anyone experiencing dexterity, tremor, or fine-motor issues. To better see phone numbers and other text details, the Jitterbug Flip2 is equipped with a more spacious 3. Not only did you answer my questions, you even took it a step further with replying with more pertinent information I needed to know. Adjusting the size of the text or tidying up contacts to ensure only the essentials are easy to access can prevent the phone from becoming overwhelming. Additionally, the Pixel 7a has a higher-resolution rear camera and a wider-angle front-facing camera in comparison with those on prior Pixel phones, along with plenty of options for editing your photos.

Great for seniors who need a simple and easy to use mobile phone, especially if hearing is also an issue. To combat this, there are a number of apps available to download on smartphones that can simplify the screen that you use (also known as the interface).

We found that Siri, Apple’s voice-controlled digital assistant, was less accurate than Google Assistant on Android phones. If all you need is the basics and a degree of reliability, the Alcatel Go Flip 4 is a solid, if unremarkable, inexpensive, and widely available unlocked flip phone. Good camera quality and features: We sought phones that offered functionality such as photo-editing capabilities. For those who have low vision, the display and text size are adjustable, so you can make the screen easier to read.

The Kyocera DuraXV Extreme is a Verizon-only flip phone that’s durable enough to be a good choice for those who are prone to dropping things. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. The Flip has a simple operating system with menu options that are customized so most interactions can be answered using the yes or no button. The Expert:I've been writing about, reporting on, and reviewing consumer technology for nearly 40 years, and have been writing about, reviewing, and recommending electronics for all of them.

The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. Release, then connect the charger and try to turn on the by holding volume up and power for 30 seconds.If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. The design and systems of these phones are based on the kinds of difficulties someone with dementia might encounter when using a mobile.