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HMD targets seniors with Mary AI on 2660 flip phone
Livemint·
HMD launched the 2660 Flip Senior Edition with large buttons and an AI companion named Mary built with inTouch. Users open the Mary menu and press call to chat without downloading apps or remembering passwords. Mary offers slower speech, stories and games for older adults. The flip design answers calls when the handset is opened.
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What It Means For You
- Older adults shopping for simple phones may compare Mary's on-device AI against smartphone apps requiring logins.
- Caregivers may use the large-button layout and flip form to simplify calling for relatives uncomfortable with touchscreens.
- Retail buyers should confirm Mary activation steps HMD describes through the main menu call button.
What's Happening
- HMD announced the 2660 Flip Senior Edition with inTouch's Mary companion.
- Mary can discuss topics, share stories and play memory games at a slower pace.
- The phone keeps traditional flip mechanics to answer and end calls.
Senior phone accessibility pitch
- Livemint's review notes no separate app download is required after activation.
- HMD markets the device against smartphones with complex menus.
- Large buttons and readable screens target senior accessibility needs.
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