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Alto II, a simple feature phone ideal for elderly users with sensory and/or cognitive disabilities
Monday, 29 September, 2014
Por Amóvil
The Alto II is a basic feature phone developed to accommodate the needs of elderly people or with little technological knowledge who may also have visual, hearing and/or cognitive disabilities. This is a slide type device that includes the classic numeric keypad and can only be used to make and receive phone calls and text messages.
Fairphone, an Android smartphone produced with minimal harm to people and the environment
Tuesday, 23 September, 2014
By Amóvil
FairPhone is a smartphone running on Android 4.2 that has been manufactured with materials coming from conflict-free zones and factories offering fair conditions and wages to workers. Regarding accessibility, this device can be adequate for Deaf users, persons with low vision and with poor dexterity skills.
Sony Xperia SP, affordable and suitable for the visually and the hearing impaired
Thursday, 4 September, 2014
By Amóvil
The Sony Xperia SP is an affordable mid-range smartphone that runs on Android v4.3. It comes with accessibility features that render it suitable for both the visually and the hearing impaired. Amóvil was able to review this device thanks to a loan by the Vodafone Spain Foundation.
Alcaltel One Touch 2000, a basic feature phone ideal for seniors
Tuesday, 26 August, 2014
By Amóvil
The Alcatel One Touch 2000 is a basic feature phone primarily targeted to the elderly or to those who want a simple mobile user experience. The device includes accessibility features that render it suitable for people with low vision, hearing disabilities or poor comprehension skills. Amovil was able to review this handset thanks to a loan by the Vodafone Spain Foundation.
Sony Xperia Z2, powerful, intuitive and suitable for blind people
Thursday, 14 August, 2014
By Amóvil
The Xperia Z2, Sony’s latest flagship, is a powerful and intuitive smartphone that runs on Android v4.4.2 (KitKat). This handset includes accessibility features that render it suitable for users with visual and hearing disabilities. However, it may not be adequate for people with dexterity disabilities and/or with poor comprehension skills. Amóvil was able to review this device thanks to a loan by Orange.
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