BIG Launcher is a simple Android home screen for the elderly and people with accessibility problems. It uses big buttons and large fonts for all the basic functions of your phone, such as-Telephone, SMS messages, camera, gallery, SOS button and installed applications. Winner of the Vodafone Smart accessibility awards 2011. BIG Launcher is optimized for accessibility. The large textsand color icons help you distinguish important items easily. Use the instant search to find the apps you need quickly. The most frequently used items are at the top of the list. Such features are included in the version as unlimited number of screens available and the setup wizard. Another key feature of BIG Launcher is that it allows users to lock the settings menu with a password, so as to avoid any unwanted changes to system settings.
BIG Launcher had three different color schemes and three font sizes that allow you to use your phone without glasses. The light color scheme is appropriate for normal usage, while the dark color scheme is suitable for people with Retinitis pigmentosa. The blue color scheme has text in yellow that is ideal for easy readability. You can also choose from three different text sizes. The homescreen has a grid divided in 6 cells which contains shortcuts to your phonebook, messages, gallery, etc. A large clock is displayed at the top of the screen, which you can use to set the alarm. The SOS button is a useful feature that might come in very handy in case of an emergency. Press the SOS button and it automatically dials a pre-defined number or sends an emergency text message with GPS coordinates.
SMS messages are sorted in conversations, and large font and color coding is used for displaying the message thread. The SMS editor allows you to reply easily to any message. The app is highly customizable and you can set up multiple screens, as well as have a custom screen background. You can setup your screens from the preferences menu. You have to link your newly created screens to the existing buttons in order to access them. BIG launcher is controlled by single touches, no swipes or long presses are required. It replaces the common user interface of any Android with Android 2.1 or higher. You can set your default Launcher setting in the settings menu. The BIG Launcher Free version allows you to test all of its innovative features for free. Some features are limited or not available. BIG launcher allows you to customize your home screen according to your preference. It is a unique and essential tool for senior users.
Features:
• Unlimited
screens
• Instant search in applications list
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Custom screen background
• Buttons can have any icon
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SMS editor
• SOS button
• Large texts and color
icons
• Different color schemes
• Lock settings
menu with password.
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