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LG has made a touching gesture to visually impaired gadget user users by announcing a limited run of 2000 simplistic and easy to use mobile handsets which come with a number of voice command features and a special manual printed in braille.
The Korean mobile maker announced the LG-LU2700S, based on user research and designed specifically for the blind, via its social presence on Facebook and is very honest about the device’s spartan specifications. Suggesting that this may not rival the high-end functions of the speed or multi-tasking capabilities of the LG Optimus 4X but will offer access to those who may not quite be able to appreciate the technology that we all use on a daily basis in quite the same way.
The LG-LU2700S features a two-part hinged or “clamshell” design and allows users to use spoken commands to use basic functions such as making a call or sending a text as well as accessing a music library or even taking a photo. The manual is one of a first and as mentioned comes fully in braille – ground breaking stuff for the mobile tech company.
However, the production of this phone is based on donations, so there will only be a limited amount available at launch. We can only hope that other leading manufacturers take hint from LG and start to accommodate more for family and friends who may not be so able to stay in touch the same as us fortunate to have a full range of senses.
Readers interested in other tech advancements for the visually and aurally impaired may like to read about Sony’s new subtitle and audio description headset rolling out across cinemas in the U.S soon. Check out the Gadget Helpline’s coverage – Here.
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