The MTK Stable and Easy System provides a large font and clear menu icon, and the phone also includes Voice dialing, speed dial button, Flashlight with Quick Switch, and a 1000mAh rechargeable large battery that is very convenient for the elderly. Physics, however, does give satellites one huge advantage: the infrastructure is just a few satellites able to see most of the earth’s surface. It will be easier to use, it’ll have more practical features and some of the functions are actually essential for their safety and health. It’s as intuitive and brilliantly simply as we’ve come to expect from Apple and could transform your life if you’ve ever struggled to read your iPhone’s screen. Digital Camera World is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.

So, it’s not a smartphone in the iPhone sense, but it’s definitely got a bit of chic about it, thanks to the styling being burned indelibly into the cultural imprint made by the first Matrix movie in 1999. It’s not for everyone, but it’s great solution that means you still get access to all the latest tech when it comes to cameras and comms. This is another good option for those who are looking for a low-cost mobile phone for their elderly parent or friend. Basic functions like phonebook, messaging, clock and calendar take just a couple of seconds to access. It's possible you’re looking for a dumb phone because you think smart phones are, well, that bit too smart.

It might not be suitable for every occasion, but the casing (and raised lip around the compact screen) will protect against a drop onto concrete, and the speaker is plenty loud. A vibration alert may be good enough for you but for your elderly parent, their aging ears need something louder. Artfone's senior phones are ideal for those who are looking for a reliable and user-friendly device that can help them stay connected with their loved ones. The new C1 utilizes a high-end MTK chip, which enhances the network signal of the mobile phone, and keeps the quality of the mobile phone stable.

The phone is built for adventure with IP65 compliance, a reflective screen with Gorilla glass, a dedicated location sharing button (texting your location as a GPS text to an interested follower), and an SOS button. Ever since Steve Jobs introduced his ‘internet communicator’ to the world in 2007, the traditional mobile phone has been taking a kicking. Obviously a smartphone is outside the main list for obvious reasons, but below are two irresistible examples. Because of the limited bandwidth, this technology hasn’t embraced data transfer with the same enthusiasm as cellular.The phone has many additional functions, such as dual SIM design, SMS, Bluetooth, FM, calculator, alarm, calendar, audio player, video player, speed dial, picture viewer, magnifier, keyboard light, and support for micro SD cards up to 32GB. The phone also features an SOS emergency button that can be set with 5 emergency numbers, a flashlight button, and A/B/C buttons for quick dialling. As a 2G dual-SIM phone, you’ll be able to connect to two networks, so long as they’re not exclusively 3G and above.