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Quick Cursor makes one-handed use of Android possible.
If you have mobility or dexterity issues, this app is what you need.
Quick Cursor is free, and a paid pro edition includes more features.
Accessibility is an important feature in phones. Accessibility issues range from vision and hearing to mobility. Mobility can be a big issue for some. For several reasons, you might not have the dexterity or range of motion to use your phone with one hand or tap small areas. If that sounds like a situation you regularly face, have I got an app for you.
The Android app in question is called Quick Cursor: One-Hand Aid. This app (with free and paid versions) makes using your phone with one hand (or, more accurately, both) exponentially easier.
Quick Cursor uses a virtual mouse pointer that you control from an area of the display (such as the bottom-left corner). The pointer allows you to interact with any area of the screen. The higher you drag the Quick Cursor, the larger the reach. Drag the Quick Cursor down, and the reach gets smaller, so you can interact with icons or buttons at the lower portion of your display.
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