KISSAndroid

[sammeli42]

In anticipation of cheaper Android phones and more elderly people there could be made a app/modification of Android to do atleast the following:

KISS stand for keep it simple and stupid and the application would be directed towards old people with bad finger coordination and perhaps also eyesight.

- All UI buttons are large and all texts are large
- Easy to use phonebook + dial number
- Easy to use calendar with medication to take reminder
- Easy to use alarm clock
- Other apps folder
- Lock-down of modification of existing contacts, medication reminder, new application installation/ removal of applications (these would be behind password)
- Only one home screen by default
- voice activation of emergency situation action (yelling help for example could active this)
- GPS tracking option

Those are what came in my mind right away...

Janne

ps. Some may say Android is not designed for non-tech savvy people but I disagree and think it could be great platform for a phone for older people but needs restricting the modifyability

 

[Swizz]

Restricting the phone is exactly what Android is against. I get where you're going with this, but there are a plethora of phones out that there can meet these needs; there is no need to utilize Android for this purpose.

 

[smurph1]

Thats a terrible reply, i think it is a good idea, but everyone will want differing options, therefore needing modification...so i defeats the original idea!
I'm sure an APP could be created to do the job!