Vintage products have always been the rage, but 2017 has seen a surprising trend: the return of old school gadgets. Whether it’s forgotten gaming consoles or kitschy disposable cameras, low-tech is the new black and that includes phones for the elderly.
Okay, they might not exactly be retro, but these kinds of phones have very simple features, which make them pretty easy for senior citizens to use. And if you’ve got a grandparent or an elderly relative that desperately needs a handset, here’s a list you might want to consider:
iNo Elderly Mobile Phone
Don’t expect a great camera or a sleek infinity display over here. You’re not going to get all that. Instead, this simple feature flip phone is packed with all the important stuff. It has a display with large text that’s easy to read, big buttons, and even a SOS alert button that’s meant to call five pre-programmed numbers of your choice in emergency situations.
iNo Elderly Mobile Phone, $108, available via www.thegoldenconcepts.com.
SGiNo Simple 3G
Like the iNo Elderly Mobile Phone, this basic device comes with no frills and is built specifically for senior citizens in mind. Large buttons and a huge screen with big fonts dominate the phone’s front, while even at low levels; the phone’s volume is extremely loud, which is great for those who are hard of hearing. And yes, there’s also a conveniently located SOS emergency button right at the back.
SGiNo Simple 3G, $88, available via inomobile.com.sg.
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2
The Galaxy Folder 2 isn’t a senior citizen-friendly device per se; it’s more of a throwback item for people who have flip phone nostalgia. That’s not to say it isn’t easy to use though cause it is. What’s cooler however is that it comes in trendy colourways, and is pretty advanced for its simplicity, with 4G capabilities, 3GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel camera, and 16GB of internal memory.
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, $300, available via list.qoo10.sg.
BlackBerry KEYOne
By far, this is the smartest of the “not-so-smart” phones on this list. The KEYOne comes with a 4.5-inch touch screen that’s perfect for old folks who are a little more tech-savvy, and who can forget that famous keyboard? In terms of specs, Blackberry’s latest device is quite the beast, running on Android 7.1 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, while a sharp 12-megapixel camera tops things off. Be prepared to pay a premium price for it though!
BlackBerry KEYOne, $1019, available via www.lazada.sg.
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