Photo dialing: How can my mom make calls more easily on her smartphone?
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How can my mom make calls more easily on her smartphone?
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Yes, there are a number of apps, for both Apple and Android devices, which help people with cognitive barriers to place calls to their key contacts just by touching a photo. These apps range in price from free to about $14 (CDN). Below are direct links to some examples:
If you use an Apple device, such as an iPhone or iPad, check out these apps:
- QuickContact – One Touch Call by CDM S.r.L. allows you to call or text your contacts by simply touching your favourite photo of them on your iPad or iPhone. This app is free and is only available for Apple devices.
- Unus Tactus by Ashley Alliano displays the name and photo of every contact for simple one-touch photo dialing. This app costs about $14 (CDN) and is only available for Apple devices.
If you use an Android device, check out this app:
- VisiCall Photo Dialer by Gondwana Software allows you to make phone calls or send text messages by simply selecting a photo from the list of contacts on your phone. This app is free and is only available for Android devices.
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