StarHub yesterday launched MySmartEye App which allows the visually impaired to connect to a worldwide community of volunteers, who then lend them their power of sight. The visually impaired will be able to use MySmartEye to snap a picture, which is then shared in real-time with volunteers who have installed the app. These volunteers have the option of describing the picture, and their replies are read out over the visually impaired’s phone.
“We believe in the strength of altruism in humanity, that in spite of our busy schedules, we still want to help others in need. With MySmartEye, anyone can help the visually impaired in mere seconds anytime, anywhere. Imagine all the time spent waiting in queue at the bank, for lunch, for the bus or train—this is time that could be spent bringing happiness to others,” – Mr Chan Kin Hung, Head of Personal Solutions, StarHub
Available free on Apple App Store and Google Play, just download this app and be one of the volunteers to help them see the world. No commitments needed, just do it when you have a little spare time on your smart devices.
In conjunction with the launch of MySmartEye, StarHub also introduced SmartBuddy mobile plan which specially packaged with more talktime, SMS and data to offer the visually and hearing impaired more freedom with peace-of-mind. SmartBuddy subscription is S$26.60 and it comes with 500 minutes of local talk time, 5,000 SMS and 6GB of local data bundle.
For more information on SmartBuddy and MySmartEye, please visit www.starhub.com/
