topic Re: JITTERBUG PHONes..does anyone use one in Electronics

JITTERBUG PHONes..does anyone use one

Flatbush — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:52:48 GMT

I have an unenviable relation with my Apple phone # 6 and saw an ad for a Jitterbug phone.

Just wondering if it is easy to use, how is the camera in the more expensive models etc. Just any information about the model you have re: your experience will be appreciated. Thanks.

Re: JITTERBUG PHONes..does anyone use one

CalminHeart — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:35:47 GMT

Have you installed all the updates on your iphone 6? That's a very old version of the phone so there could be dozens since you bought it.

I updated my phone last year to the 16Pro. It was worth it to stop having so many issues with my old one. There are a lot of deals on phones at this time of year.

Just a thought.

Re: JITTERBUG PHONes..does anyone use one

cindyNC — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:58:41 GMT

Many comments on reviews I've read of the current iphone 17 have indicated that lots of folks still find the iphone 13 a great phone. The standard iphone 13 is a bit more than $300 and the iphone 13 mini is less.

Re: JITTERBUG PHONes..does anyone use one

Mustang Shar — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:55:57 GMT

I got one of those flip phones and it was so awful to use after being an iPhone user, so I got a iPhone 12. just couldn’t use it, a pain. This was replacing my land line, just for emergency or if I needed to locate my other iPhone 14 ( I’d call it )

Re: JITTERBUG PHONes..does anyone use one

Flatbush — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:28:13 GMT

@CalminHeart

@CalminHeart wrote:

Have you installed all the updates on your iphone 6? That's a very old version of the phone so there could be dozens since you bought it.

I updated my phone last year to the 16Pro. It was worth it to stop having so many issues with my old one. There are a lot of deals on phones at this time of year.

Just a thought.

Unfortunately, I am the problem not the iPhone.

When I purchased it a few years ago, I thought it would be so similar to my Apple desk top computer that It would be a breeze to use.

I was so naive.

I find it way too complicated,

I do not have the time to devote to learning to use it comfortably.

Re: JITTERBUG PHONes..does anyone use one

gadgetgal613 — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:12:26 GMT

@Flatbush wrote:
@CalminHeart
@CalminHeart wrote:

Have you installed all the updates on your iphone 6? That's a very old version of the phone so there could be dozens since you bought it.

I updated my phone last year to the 16Pro. It was worth it to stop having so many issues with my old one. There are a lot of deals on phones at this time of year.

Just a thought.
Unfortunately, I am the problem not the iPhone.
When I purchased it a few years ago, I thought it would be so similar to my Apple desk top computer that It would be a breeze to use.

I was so naive.
I find it way too complicated,
I do not have the time to devote to learning to use it comfortably.

A device is only as complicated as you make it.

Re: JITTERBUG PHONes..does anyone use one

SouthernBee — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:02:41 GMT

@Flatbush : My first Jitterbug years ago was simple and easy to use. They made so many changes to make everything: "Better" but for me was more difficult and complicated. JMO.

Re: JITTERBUG PHONes..does anyone use one

Imaoldhippie — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:37:24 GMT

Its been about 5 to 7 years ago my brother had one and when I talked to him his voiced sounded like he was a a metal barrel.

Re: JITTERBUG PHONes..does anyone use one

Flatbush — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:17:36 GMT

@SouthernBee wrote:
@Flatbush : My first Jitterbug years ago was simple and easy to use. They made so many changes to make everything: "Better" but for me was more difficult and complicated. JMO.

@SouthernBee
Oh, don't like the sound of this. I am looking for simplicity.

Re: JITTERBUG PHONes..does anyone use one

Flatbush — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:19:49 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
Its been about 5 to 7 years ago my brother had one and when I talked to him his voiced sounded like he was a a metal barrel.

@Imaoldhippie

Boo. don't like the "sound" of this.

Not what I was hoping for.

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Mz iMac — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 03:56:35 GMT

@Flatbush My mother has one. Simple to use just like a landline. There are many modles. My mother has the original model which is the "simple" one.

Iamoldhippie probably had the "smart Jitterbug." Also, just because she had issues, does not mean you will.

My mother has model flip2. The only thing "fancy" is that it takes pictures & text. My mother does not text. CR disabled it for her.

Flip 1 does not do either of the above. Not sure if they even sell that version any more. YOu will have to check their website.

Any problems you have you press a customer care button & talk to a US based HUMAN. The one & only time my mother called them was to make sure she entered her contacts correctly & to disable text.

You need to do your due diligence & visit their website to determine which Jitterbug is right for you.

Watch the video reviews by "real" seniors no AI who purchased & use Jitterbug.

By the way, my mother is non-tecky & 101 year young.

Re: JITTERBUG PHONes..does anyone use one

Flatbush — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:36:11 GMT

@Mz iMac

Thanks for this info. Will definitely look into it, including video and web site.