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From a quick read in TFA and the comments, it is interesting that nobody questions iPhone as the right device for seniors. It is pretty much unquestionably pres
by m000 1y ago
From a quick read in TFA and the comments, it is interesting that nobody questions iPhone as the right device for seniors. It is pretty much unquestionably presented as the only device option, even though it is pretty obvious that a lot of seniors are just not interested into its features.
I'm not sure where this can be pinpointed. Monoculture? Mimicry? FOMO?
- gloxkiqcza 1y agoIt’s MacRumors forums, basically a definition of a monoculture/fandom.
- unethical_ban 1y agoLet's assume a smartphone is the requirement. Secure communication via text and video, as well as email access. Who do you recommend otherwise? Particularly for professional assistance when I am not around? Every Best Buy and Apple Store is trained on it. Samsung would be the only other option.
- m000 1y agoLiterally any Android smartphone should do: - install one of WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Signal - install one of Gmail, Outlook, Proton Mail - protect/hide away settings and app store - lock homescreen icons Done. It's a pretty foolproof setup. And I'm not sure why you would need a brand specialist to get help for such basic stuff. Walk with a Motorola into a Samsung store, I'm pretty sure they will be able to help you, especially if you are a polite senior.
- keanb 1y agoAn Android smartphone would have the same usability problems for geezers.
- unethical_ban 1y agoIn my experience with technophobe seniors, concierge service would be a bonus. And I wouldn't assume competing brands would help each other beyond "is this thing on" level checks. But he's there are ways to lock the system so things don't move around much.
- sigwinch 1y agoApple Watch fall detection. I believe it’s only fully effective if an iPhone is nearby.
- m000 1y agoI'm not sure that's the case (see [1]): Fall Detection requires a satellite connection, cellular connection, or Wi-Fi Calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone. You can use cellular models of Apple Watch to make an emergency call in many locations, provided that cellular service is available. If an iPhone is indeed required even if your Apple Watch has a cellular connection, then that's just a lock-in "feature". [1] https://support.apple.com/en-us/108896 https://support.apple.com/en-us/108896
- sigwinch 1y agoAwesome, til