Vodacom today announced the release of a mobile device which allows visually impaired users to check information such as the date, time and battery life. <\/p>\n
The Talks software on the Nokia E66 Speaking Phone converts important information found on the phone into speech, including all menus, text messages and contacts. Users can also adjust the rate, pitch and volume of the device. <\/p>\n
The launch of Vodacom’s new Nokia E66 Speaking Phone follows the launch of the ZTE S302 cellphone on 1 October; a handset designed for the elderly as well as people with poor eyesight and limited hand dexterity. Sales figures in the first month have been better than expected says Vodacom, adding that several thousand units have already been sold. <\/p>\n
“The aim of Vodacom’s Specific Needs initiative is to increase accessibility for people with specific communication needs, and the incredible uptake of these products and services shows that our dedicated team who focuses on finding opportunities to meet the needs of this market are reaching the people who really needs this unique means of communication – ensuring that all South Africans can keep in touch,” says Shameel Joosub, Managing Director of Vodacom South Africa. <\/p>\n
The Nokia E66 is currently available across a wide range of Vodacom packages including prepaid. <\/p>\n