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RealSAM Pocket is the fully voice-controlled mobile phone, media player and assistant for people with sight loss. RealSAM Pocket launched in the UK in 2018, in partnership with the RNIB and O2, as an easy to use mobile phone with features to help Blind and Visually Impaired people. These features include unlimited access to audio books, newspapers, magazines, podcasts and radio stations plus an in
built magnifier, navigation support and video access to Be My Eyes. In 2022, RealSAM Pocket launched in the US wth new features including optical character recognition to read printed or handwritten text and object recognition. With a range of contract and pricing options available, there is a RealSAM Pocket product that's right for you.
21/05/2025
To mark the launch, weâre offering ÂŁ200 off Pocket Plus for a limited time.
Thereâs no catch, no pressureâjust a genuine invitation to try something designed with your needs at the centre.
Because accessibility shouldnât be an afterthought, and support shouldnât stop after purchase.
Learn more about Pocket Plus and join our community today.
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16/05/2025
No commands. No confusion. Just ask.
Your voice-activated Pocket Plus Assistant is ready to remind you, answer questions, and keep your day on trackâall in plain, natural language.
Itâs daily planning made simple, for everyone.
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The text in the image reads: Be in Control: RealSAM Assistant
Your daily organiser with a personal touch. Set reminders for anything from taking medication to remembering a birthday. Ask Plus to find information online or tell you whatâs on todayâs schedule. It understands natural language, so thereâs no need to remember commandsâjust speak like you would to a friend.
15/05/2025
Weâre proud to be launching Pocket Plus todayâon Global Accessibility Awareness Dayâbecause we believe accessibility should be built in, not added on later.
Pocket Plus is a fully voice-operated device built for people with sight loss. It works without needing to see a screenâ no complicated buttons or apps. Speak naturally, and Pocket Plus will understand you and respond.
Todayâs launch isnât just about new tech. Itâs about making sure people with vision loss can access the same level of independence and support as simply as anyone else.
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In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day this month, we are proud to announce the launch of RealSAM PocketPlusâŠ
Pocket Plus is not just a phone â It's the key to a community.
Meet the RealSAM community features:
RealSAM Connect: Your hands-free line to friends, family, and support with built-in SOS emergency feature.
RealSAM Book Club: Access to stories, knowledge and entertainment with personalised recommendations.
RealSAM Assistant: Your daily organiser that understands natural language for effortless control.
RealSAM Companion: Real-time spoken directions and object identification for independence on the go.
Powerful tools for daily independence: From staying in touch with family, to finding your way, to choosing your next great audiobookâPocket Plus gives you discreet, powerful tools for daily independence. RealSAM Pocket Plus. Join the community.
10/05/2025
Staying connected doesnât have to mean squinting at screens or fumbling with buttons.
With Pocket Plus, just say the name and you're calling or texting your loved ones hands-free. Jump into WhatsApp chats or even trigger an SOS if you need help fast.
âš RealSAM Pocket Plus: independence with connection built in.
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Your hands-free line to friends, family, and support. Make calls, send texts, and join WhatsApp conversations using just your voice. Plus comes with a built-in SOS emergency feature, so you can get help in a hurry if you need it. Staying connected is essential, and Pocket Plus makes it easy.
09/05/2025
Sight loss shouldn't mean story loss.
Discover audiobooks, newspapers, and podcasts tailored to you with just your voice. Then share your faves, organise your next book club, and get directions there too.
Itâs reading, recommending, and reconnectingâyour way.
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Your passport to stories, knowledge and entertainment. Ask Pocket Plus to recommend a book based on your preferences or request the latest newspapers and podcasts. Want to share your reading list with a friend or plan a book club meetup? Just say the word. Pocket Plus even helps you find your way to the event with spoken directions.
07/05/2025
Need to know what street youâre on? Whatâs in front of you? Or what the weather looks like today?
Pocket Plus is more than a deviceâitâs your daily companion.
With real-time directions, object descriptions, and text reading, itâs there for all the small things that matter.
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Your assistant on the go. Get real-time spoken directions to your destination. Need to know the weather, check the time, or hear what street you're on? Pocket Plus has you covered. And if you're unsure about what's in front of you, just askâit can identify objects, signs, or even handwritten notes.
06/05/2025
We know what youâre thinkingââOh no, not another bit of complicated technology.â But Pocket Plus isnât like that.
â Advanced AI? Yes!
â Fully voice-operated? Definitely!
â Confusing menus and endless settings? Absolutely not!
Everything from sending a message to reading the post is done through natural speech. You donât need to memorise commands, swipe through tiny screens, or decipher icons. If you can talk, you can use it.
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Around the Clock Support: RealSAM Premium Care
Youâre not in this alone. Pocket Plus includes premium customer support, regular software updates, and exclusive access to live events. Our personalised onboarding ensures youâre confident using your device from day one, and our team is always here if you need extra help.
29/04/2025
When we talk about assistive technology, we often focus on the big picture. But at RealSAM, weâre interested in the small stuffâthe kind of things that quietly shape your day.
Because being able toâŠ
đ Call your best friend
đ Read a food label
đ Hear your location when out and about
đïž Set an important reminder
âŠisnât just helpfulâitâs truly transformative.
Pocket Plus. Where everyday ease meets powerful tech.
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22/04/2025
We often talk about independence like itâs a singular big thing. But in reality, itâs made up of small, everyday wins, the kind of things most people take for granted.
Things likeâŠ
âCalling your daughter when you feel like a chat.â
đReading a handwritten note left on your doorstep.đ
âš Checking the weather before you head out.âš
đRemembering to take your medication on time.đ
These arenât just small tasks. Theyâre connections. Theyâre moments of confidence, clarity, and joy. And with Pocket Plus, theyâre all possibleâsimply, quickly, and hands-free.
Pocket Plus. For every day. For every little win.
19/04/2025
Easterâs not just about the chocolate eggs (though, letâs be honest, we all love those đŁđ«). Itâs about the moments that bring us together and the people who make life a little sweeter.
This Easter, weâre celebrating the community that we get to share these moments with. Whether itâs catching up with loved ones, enjoying some downtime, or just appreciating the little thingsâletâs take a moment to remember how lucky we are to be connected.
Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Easter, filled with love, connection, and yes⊠chocolate eggs. đ
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The voice controlled smart phone & media player for people with sight loss
RealSAM In Your Pocket is the UKâs first fully voice-activated smart phone, media player and personal assistant for its two million people living with sight loss*.
The result of a two-year collaboration between the RNIB, O2 and Australian Artificial Intelligence developers, RealThing AI, In Your Pocket features a simple accessible voice interface, where users can ask âSAMâ for help in everyday life. This includes turning on its inbuilt video magnifier when reading labels while shopping, or its custom-built navigation software that allows users to bookmark landmarks when travelling alone and be guided back with direction and distance. SAM also connects directly to Be My Eyes, an online community of over two million volunteers who help people with sight loss through a live video call.
Recently launched on the Galaxy xCover 4s and now IP68 rated, In Your Pocket is waterproof, with an extended battery life and faster processor. Prices start at ÂŁ25.99 a month as part of a two-year contract, offering unlimited access to RealSAM In Your Pocketâs entertainment library, UK calls and texts and a choice of data plan with O2.
All customers are offered 121 telephone support with setting up their handset and have access to a UK based helpline staffed by both a sighted and visually impaired team. â Call 0333 772 7708 to reserve yours now or visit www.inyourpocket.net
*RNIB Eye health and sight loss stats and facts, April 2018
