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Inspiration
I've noticed that my grandparents have a difficult time finding the apps they want to use. They also struggle with reading the apps' names. This app remedies the problem, allowing senior citizens to be able to access apps and use their devices with some help.
What it does
It simply enlarges the apps' size and their name. Often times when seniors would tap on an app, they may miss it or their taps may not register by the touch screen due to the app's small size and their avoidance to tap another app by mistake. With the larger app size, senior citizens are able to click on the app more firmly.
How we built it
I added buttons to the app, with the logos of some common apps that senior citizens would use. The buttons are linked to their respective app's URL. The URL is opened when its respective button is pressed.
Challenges we ran into
I did not find what is the most effective way to open an app through this app. Thus, the URLs are used instead.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
To be able to make a working app.
What we learned
I learned how to initiate activities, which allows the URLs to be opened.
What's next for AppHelper
The buttons would be able to open an app. Add system information at the top of the app, such as battery life, time, and Today's weather.
