I got a task to buy a smart phone for my grandparents, they are not techsavy but they know how to use basic functions. Iam looking for an andoid because it has language pack i need. I dont need it to have lots of functions, onley a good camera and a big screen. Bonus points if it can be flashed with some kind of simplefied version of android.

  • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.world
    2·
    11 months ago

    I’m going to answer your question with a question. Do they actually need smartphones? Are they really going to use any of the “smart” features? If not, just get them a Motorola Razr or something and be done with it.

    • rbn@feddit.ch
      8·
      11 months ago

      Also elderly people want to take pictures from time to time. Or use WhatsApp to join family group chats etc. Furthermore, a big & bright touch screen is definitely easier to read and handle than the old dumb phones where the same key may have a dozen of features depending on the context.

      • Tautvydaxx@lemmy.worldOP
        1·
        11 months ago

        I agree, they want to take pictures, see photos of theyr grandchildren, video chat and use a bank app to check theyr pension