Developer: CNN Interactive Group Inc.
Version: 1.2.4
Notable Changes:
- No major improvements, sadly.
Possible Improvements Needed:
- Unfortunately the same issues exist when it comes to the main content of articles and “iReports” being inaccessible.
Reassessment:
With a virtual unlimited selection of news apps available for the iPhone, the complete lack of support for VoiceOver, it appears a waste of time revisiting this app.
Originally Reviewed: October 17, 2011
Using iPhone 3Gs, version 5.01
Pros:
- There is a definite improvement from the experience of using the Fox News app, however, the same problem exists.
- Headline news is partially readable and the ability to move from one section to another using the three finger swipe left or right gesture works fine.
Cons:
- The main body of articles within the iReport section are completely unreadable to VoiceOver. This is a significant loss of information and reduces the worth of keeping this app on your iPhone.
- Headline news appears only readable when using the single finger swipe left and right gestures, and two finger swipe down gesture. Touching the text to read information yields nothing.
Breakdown:
Depressingly so with most news applications currently available, the interface is built with no consideration or possible existence of VoiceOver. Sadly this leads to limited access to news/information in general. True, that there are endless choices – but if most are not compatible with adaptive technology then they cannot be considered as an option.
Download CNN Mobile for iPhone on the iTunes Store.
There is a cirtical shortage of informative articles like this.