Jitterbug phone

Updated: 11/06/2021 by Computer Hope
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A Jitterbug phone, or Jitterbug, is an easy-to-use cell phone designed for senior citizens or consumers that want a more straightforward cell phone with minimal features. Jitterbug phones have a simplified user interface with large buttons, a simplified menu, a brighter screen, and a louder speaker.

Jitterbug phone

The Jitterbug phones come in two available form factors: a flip phone and a streamlined Android-based smartphone. Jitterbug phones include accessibility features, like voice-typing, an emergency contact button, and compatibility with hearing aids (M4/T4).

Versions of the Jitterbug

  • Jitterbug Flip - A series of modernized flip phones with a number pad and YES and NO buttons to interact with the operating system.
  • Jitterbug Smart - A series of smartphones running a customized version of Android that simplifies the home screen, and streamlines features for easy beginner access.

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