Georgie, made by Sight and Sound, is an Android smartphone application that provides a custom UX tailored to the needs of the visually impaired. Some nice design work, including an interesting take on pointing and scrolling.

“Phone options for the blind previously been pricey hardware based solutions – or feature-light (physically-heavy) handsets…[Using Georgie,] navigation through the app is steered by holding your finger to the screen, hearing the menu described and giving haptic feedback to confirm your choice….The talk back menus worked very well, once you get the hang of holding your finger over your selection and it makes a lot of sense to offer a software solution on existing hardware, rather than go the more difficult route of making dedicated (but niche) devices.”

Link: Georgie app offers up Android features and voice-guided menus for the blind (engadget.com)