6 posts and columns on Jitterbug

High-Definition Streaming

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on August 31, 2011 at 6:00 pm PT

Walt answers a reader’s question on set-top boxes streaming movies in high definition.

CTIA Notebook: While Most Phones are Getting Smarter, Snapfon Aims for Simplicity (Video)

in Mobile on March 24, 2011 at 4:20 pm PT

While most phones are busy becoming little computers, the Snapfon prides itself on doing just a couple of things. With big buttons and an SOS help feature, the product is aimed at seniors who view their phone as a lifeline rather than an on-ramp to the information superhighway.

Loud-and-Clear Mobile Calls for Seniors

in The Digital Solution on February 10, 2009 at 6:44 pm PT

My grandmother, a college graduate and former reference librarian, recently walked out of an electronics store in frustration. She compared the techie conversations that were going on around her with people speaking in a different language. And she isn’t alone.

Simple Cells: Basic Phones Put to the Test

in The Digital Solution on December 19, 2007 at 11:59 pm PT

Two no-frills cellphones called the Jitterbug and the Coupe do a good job of handling calls, but some of the Jitterbug’s nonconformist features can be confusing for people familiar with cellphones.

The Search for a Simple Cellphone

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on April 5, 2007 at 12:01 am PT

Walt answers questions about finding a simple cellphone, Apple TV’s video formats and networking two Windows PCs.

Simplifying the Cellphone Experience

in The Digital Solution on November 1, 2006 at 12:01 am PT

We tested two cellphones and a service designed for those who feel nervous using complicated cellphones. Although we missed some features, we found the phones and service simple and helpful.