Georgie, a specially designed smartphone for the visually impaired or partially sighted has been launched in the U.K., Parity News reports.

Features include voice-assisted touch screen and apps for easy completion of day to day tasks like catching a bus, reading printed text, and pinpointing location.

It uses voice command and a voice assistant for providing information, such as help with directions.

Georgie is priced at £299 (around $465) with the necessary software; a downloadable version is priced at £149 ($230) available on the Google Play store.