A lot of the older generation, especially senior citizens, experience a lot of difficulty when utilizing newer smartphones. Compared to older cell phones, newer generation cellular devices have a longer adjustment period due to how obscure the functionalities are at face value. Since many senior citizens lack the experience with newer technology, they can have trouble performing simple tasks such as texting or downloading certain applications.

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As time goes on, older people are becoming more intimidated by the idea of learning past the basic functions of a smartphone. This process limits their access to information that could potentially improve their lives drastically. The Phone Almanac is made to eliminate the small headaches when utilizing a smartphone, while teaching the older generation how to become more comfortable when learning harder concepts.