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Phones and tablets

A series of guides on mobile phone accessibility, features, apps and the different kinds of phones and tablets available on the market, with a focus on how well they work for blind and partially sighted users.

In this section

Android Accessibility videos

Some short videos demonstrating the accessibility features of different Android phones and their benefits for blind and partially sighted people

A guide to Android devices for people with sight loss

An RNIB basic guide to Android phones and tablets, for blind and partially sighted users, and the best tablets for visually impaired usage.

A guide to Apple devices for people with sight loss

A basic RNIB introduction to Apple products for the blind and partially sighted users, including use and set up.

Apple accessibility videos

Some short videos demonstrating the accessibility features available on Apple iPhones and iPads, and their benefits for blind and partially sighted people.

Smartphones and tablets

An RNIB guide to the features and benefits of smartphones and tablets for blind and partially sighted people.

Free mobile data packages

RNIB have partnered with the UK Online Centres Network’s National Databank to provide six-month mobile data packages to help you stay connected through your smartphone or tablet.