How Does FaceTime Work?

Re:How Does FaceTime Work? by natdempk on Friday August 20, 2021 @12:14PM (#28247723)

I think a bigger device/screen is easier for older people to use. I think they can struggle a lot with typing on a smaller phone screen, as well as the font and overall display size.

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Re:How Does FaceTime Work? by malshe on Friday August 20, 2021 @05:22PM (#28251553)

I second this. I bought iPads for my parents and in-laws and I gave them the choice between iPad Mini and iPad thinking they will prefer mini because it's lighter. Both of them chose iPad precisely because it has a larger screen. I don't think it was just because of the ease of typing.

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Re:How Does FaceTime Work? by giantrobot on Friday August 20, 2021 @04:07PM (#28250799)

Just FYI in the accessibility settings there's options for increasing the text size and input options for people with mobility/dexterity issues. A larger screen of an iPad makes for physically larger targets but you can also zoom the UI.

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Re:How Does FaceTime Work? by sgt on Friday August 20, 2021 @03:56PM (#28250677)

Also - knob handle on the back of an iPad is handy. To older hands, it can be really difficult to hold a tablet without touching the screen.

Older ladies might also have long nails which makes touching icons hard too.

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