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"Older user" friendly apps

errlloyd · 2012-12-13 12:07:08

My dad has decided he wants a smartphone for Christmas, and he's decided he needs the biggest screen available so he wants the note 2. That is non negotiable. I was wondering could any of you suggest any apps or even skins that would make android easier to use for someone who is a fire time user, and someone who will…

13-12-2012 1:07pm

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My dad has decided he wants a smartphone for Christmas, and he's decided he needs the biggest screen available so he wants the note 2. That is non negotiable.

I was wondering could any of you suggest any apps or even skins that would make android easier to use for someone who is a fire time user, and someone who will probably be a little slower on the uptake than the rest of us.

Anything from well laid out keyboard skins with clear text to loaders that have a slightly simpler layout than the default. Thanks in advance. Chris

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#2 13-12-2012 2:44pm

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Hi,

Try the 7Launcher. It's very simple and looks pretty cool. I'm using it on my Moto Droid at the moment and will be using it on the Note 2 when I pick it up next week.

Have a look at it here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.tikuwarez.launcher3&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImluZm8udGlrdXdhcmV6LmxhdW5jaGVyMyJd

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