I had to instruct an old person how to use an Android phone and it went a little like this:
"When the screen goes dark, you need to turn it back on by pressing this unmarked button on the right. Then, when the screen lights up with the clock, a background picture, and no other indication of what you should do, you need to place your finger on the screen and swipe upwards."
When did we decide that this was a good idea?? I might as well teach them how to use Vim at this point.
@samgai I maintain getting rid of the home button on iPhones was one of the worse decisions Apple has made, UI-wise.
The home button was a *godsend* to older users.
me: "No matter where you are in this phone, just press this button, and you'll be returned home. If you ever get lost, just press this."
them: "Really?"
me: "Yes."
Now, I have no idea what to tell them. Swipe up? If they don't "swipe up" from the exact right spot, it doesn't work.
