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Literally any Android smartphone should do:

  - install one of WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Signal
  - install one of Gmail, Outlook, Proton Mail
  - protect/hide away settings and app store
  - lock homescreen icons
Done.

It's a pretty foolproof setup. And I'm not sure why you would need a brand specialist to get help for such basic stuff. Walk with a Motorola into a Samsung store, I'm pretty sure they will be able to help you, especially if you are a polite senior.



In my experience with technophobe seniors, concierge service would be a bonus.

And I wouldn't assume competing brands would help each other beyond "is this thing on" level checks.

But he's there are ways to lock the system so things don't move around much.


An Android smartphone would have the same usability problems for geezers.




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