I found an Android app that makes using my phone one-handed so much easier - and it's free

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET key takeawaysQuick 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.Also: I tested Android 17 on my Pixel 9 Pro - its app bubbles are a multitasker's dreamDoes this sound confusing? Once you start using Quick Cursor, you quickly get the hang of it. Regardless of the reason why you need such an app, Quick Cursor is the best option on the market.The free version of Quick Cursor gives you everything you need to get started and use the app. If you want more features, the Pro version (an in-app one-time purchase of $5.99 or $1.99 per year) adds trigger actions, tracker actions, edge actions, floating tracker, trigger customization, tracker behavior customization, and more. My first steps with Quick CursorAfter installing Quick Cursor (from the Google Play Store), my first impression was that the app seemed quite complex. I soon realized my folly was due to the initial wizard, which doesn't exactly do the best job of explaining how the tool works.Also: Your Android phone keyboard may be tracking your inputs - how to check (and 2 ways to stop it)Let me simplify the process.Essentially, you set up a trigger area where you call up the Quick Cursor. You can set the trigger position along the edge of the device, anywhere from the top to the bottom. You can also define the length of the section, such that it's only a small area of the edge or a much larger area. As you change the size in settings, you're shown an overlay, so you know exactly what you're doing. I would suggest configuring the trigger to live in a location where you do not have app launchers or widgets. Otherwise, the feature may not function as expected.You can also configure Quick Cursor for portrait or landscape mode.Also: How to blur your house on Google Street View (and 4 reasons why people do it)Other customization options include cursor speed, cursor area, alignment (based on trigger), and distance from trigger. I left those in default, and Cursor worked perfectly for me, but your needs may vary. In the end, it's best to play around with the settings until the trigger works exactly as needed.Using Quick CursorUsing Quick Cursor is simple. You swipe inward from your trigger to reveal the cursor. Once the cursor is visible, move your finger around until the cursor is above the element you need to interact with (such as a launcher, a button, or an address bar), and then tap. You can even open the Notification Shade and interact with it. While the approach is simple, it does take a bit of getting used to. For me, that learning curve lasted about 60 seconds, and I was off and tapping all over my Android display, from within a small area at the bottom left of the device.Also: Your Android phone's most powerful security feature is off by default and hidden - turn it on nowIt's been a while since I discovered an accessibility app that truly does what it sets out to do, and Quick Cursor does. When I saw it in action for the first time, I was amazed. This app could be incredibly helpful for people with mobility, agility, and other accessibility issues. Or maybe you're just looking for an app that makes one-handed use of your giant phone possible with smaller hands.Either way, give Quick Cursor a try; your fingers will thank you.