Singapore's elderly should have an easier time understanding their smartphones thanks to the Silverline apps. Silverline is actually an app suite meant to make smartphones easier for the elderly to understand. The Silverline apps include a visual contacts book and a shortcut to the camera. They also help seniors track when to keep their medicine, provide inspirational quotes (the Well Being app), offer a shortcut to the phone's keypad and feature a button that dials emergency services when pressed.
It wouldn't be a reach to say that most youth are confused by their shiny new smartphone the first time they take it out of the box. The same is true of the elderly, but on a much higher level. With people living longer than ever before, it won't be long until a company creates a smartphone designed strictly for senior citizens.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Simple Smartphone Designs
- Designing smartphones with simplified interfaces and features to cater to the needs of senior citizens.
- Elderly-friendly App Suites
- Developing app suites that include features like visual contacts books, medication trackers, and emergency services shortcuts for the elderly.
- Tailored Senior Smartphone Market
- Creating smartphones specifically designed for senior citizens with user-friendly interfaces and specialized features.
Where This Applies
- Mobile Technology
- The mobile technology industry can explore opportunities in creating smartphone interfaces and app suites that cater to the needs of senior citizens.
- Healthcare
- The healthcare industry can benefit from developing health-related apps for senior citizens, such as medication trackers and emergency services shortcuts.
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can tap into the senior market by designing smartphones with simplified interfaces and features to cater to their needs.
