Even if you're all alone somewhere, this phone takes care of you.
The Doro 8020X – available in Europe and the UK – is a typical waterproof smartphone, except it's a little more durable than the rest and could potentially save your life.
On the edge of the phone is a red button – also known as the help button – which sends an alert in the form of a text message about the user’s location via GPS. This alert can be sent to up to five emergency contact numbers, pre-programmed into the phone.
It is an ideal phone for people who live alone, such as the elderly, are in remote areas, or may experience dangerous situations due to work or other reasons. In its description, the smartphone is listed as ideal for users with an “active” lifestyle.
Doro, a Swedish company that specializes in making mobile phones for the elderly and people with disabilities, serves a slightly different vulnerable population, namely workers in construction, agriculture, healthcare, social work, and other “dangerous” work fields.
It's a pretty durable smartphone, running Android. It's supposed to be able to stay submerged in water for up to 30 minutes, is dust-resistant, and has a battery that lasts longer than normal.
If you've broken more than one phone and don't want to search left and right in case of an emergency, this might be the phone for you.
