Pensioner friendly ‘Grandroid’ smartphone underway

The smartphone also features an easy-to-read screen as well as a special button on the rear to call for help. The Amplicomms Power Tel M9000 uses the Android operating system and has a simple system of menus on screen so as not to confuse elderly users.The company describes the unit as a ‘Senior Smart Phone’ […]

The smartphone also features an easy-to-read screen as well as a special button on the rear to call for help.
The Amplicomms Power Tel M9000 uses the Android operating system and has a simple system of menus on screen so as not to confuse elderly users.
The company describes the unit as a ‘Senior Smart Phone’ although it is more commonly known as the Grandroid due to its operating system and easy-to-use menus and extra-loud ringtone.
The phone is also designed to be compatible with hearing aids and has a louder than normal handset volume.
Pensioners will also be able to download their favourite musical tracks as MP3s onto the device and carry their music with them.
 Also, the ‘Grandroid’ has Bluetooth allowing it to connect to a range of devices such as computers, in-car audio system and even induction loops.
The N37,000 (£140) handset features a clever Caller ID system which will read out the phone number for the pensioner.
The phone also comes with a two-year warranty offering considerable peace of mind.
Ran Reyrav of Amplicomms said: “This phone ensures older generations are not excluded.”