Microsoft To Do

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App Name

Microsoft To Do

App Version

2.128

Platform

iOS/iPadOS

Category

Productivity

Description

Stay organized and manage your day-to-day with Microsoft To Do. Make shopping lists or task lists, take notes, record collections, set reminders and more to improve your productivity and focus on what matters.

Microsoft To Do is the task management app that makes it easy to stay organized and manage your life. Accomplish what’s important to you each day with My Day and Suggestions, personalized day planner tools.

Daily tasks are simple with To Do, from grocery lists to housecleaning routines. Intelligent suggestions recommend tasks from across your lists that may be relevant each day.

Microsoft To Do helps you quickly capture and retrieve your lists and tasks across devices. Sync reminders and tasks with Microsoft 365 to access them anywhere.

Capture tasks from different Microsoft apps and services and sync them with Microsoft To Do, from flagging emails as tasks in Outlook to lists from Cortana. Your tasks and lists are hosted securely on the Microsoft 365 service.

Make your lists unique with customizable features like emoji, colorful themes, dark mode and more. Stay connected and collaborate with friends and family by sharing lists to coordinate.

Microsoft To Do Features:

Daily Planner
• Stay focused with My Day, a personalized daily planner with suggested tasks
• Get your lists anywhere, on any device
• Add notes to any task

Task Manager
• Share lists and tasks with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates
• Create color-coded lists
• Set one-time or recurring due dates and reminders
• Break your tasks into manageable steps
• Attach files up to 25 MB to any task

To Do Lists for Any Purpose
• Bill planner
• Shopping lists
• Set reminders
• Task management
• Business calendar
• Note taking
• And more

Microsoft 365 Integration
• Sync your tasks between Outlook and To Do
• Host lists and tasks with the reliability and security of Microsoft 365
• Compile tasks from across your Microsoft 365 apps and services

Whether it’s for work, school, or home, To Do helps you organize and simplify your plans. To Do is free and available on all your devices.

Learn more: https://to-do.microsoft.com
Follow us on Twitter: @MicrosoftToDo
Have an idea or feature suggestion? https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2171952
Need support? https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2156547
By installing Microsoft To Do, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=842575

Free or Paid

Free

Devices you’ve tested on

iPhone 15 Pro Max

Accessibility Rating

5 – Fully Accessible

Accessibility Comments

This app appears to be fully accessible

Screen Reader Performance

This app works well with VoiceOver.

Button Labeling

All buttons appear to be labeled.

Usability

This app is very usable with VoiceOver.

Low Vision Accessibility Comments

Microsoft To Do allows for dark mode and different backgrounds for To Do list.

Other Comments

This app is completely free, but it requires a Microsoft Account.

App Store Links

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-to-do/id1274495053?mt=12

Developer Website

https://microsoft.com

Frequency Missing

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App Name

Frequency Missing

App Version

1.0

Platform

iOS/iPadOS

Category

Games

Description

A little adventure game that can be played using sound only.

Plays best with headphones.

Young radio reporter Patricia has just started her first job at a radio station. But immediately strange things begin to happen. Where is Richard, her friend and colleague who got her the job? He’s been missing for three days. And who is tampering with Patricia’s recordings?

Solve mysteries and puzzles, explore environments and talk to characters. A short adventure game in classic point-and-click style with a small twist:
The game can be played by using sound only!

This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Free or Paid

Free

Devices you’ve tested on

iPhone 11 SE, iPhone 15 Pro

Accessibility Rating

5 – Fully Accessible

Accessibility Comments

This app is fully accessible.

Screen Reader Performance

Screen reader performance is good in this app.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled and identified.

Usability

This app is very useable by screen reader users.

Low Vision Accessibility Comments

Other Comments

This app uses direct touch but navigation is simple and useable.

App Store Links

https://apps.apple.com/app/id1398341698

Developer Website

https://www.government.se/government-agencies/university-of-skovde-hogskolan-i-skovde/

Nano Empire

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App Name

Nano Empire

App Version

1.2.1

Platform

iOS/iPadOS

Category

Games

Description

A network of nanorobots gives humans godlike power. What will you do with yours?

-Create your own world! Build, upgrade, and explore a unique combination of glorious locations. No two worlds are the same!

-Wage war against 10 enemy personalities, from giant scorpion matriarchs to ruthless space pirates!

-Embark on secret missions, discover dark truths, and take action. Many lives will depend on your choices!

An incremental strategy game designed for depth and replayability.

No Ads, No In-App Purchases.

Accessible with VoiceOver.

Free or Paid

Paid

Price

$2.99

Devices you’ve tested on

iPhone 11 SE, iPhone 15 Pro

Accessibility Rating

5 – Fully Accessible

Accessibility Comments

This app is accessible.

Screen Reader Performance

Screen reader performance is acceptable in this app.

Button Labeling

All buttons appear to be labeled and identified.

Usability

This app is useable by screen reader users.

Other Comments

VoiceOver has slight navigation issues in this app, so manual movement of focus is sometimes necessary.
This game has not been updated since 2016.

App Store Links

https://apps.apple.com/app/id994354970

Developer Website

https://jksgames.wordpress.com/

Oubliette

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App Name

Oubliette

App Version

2.3

Platform

iOS/iPadOS

Category

Games

Description

**** This app requires Special Playing Cards that can be purchased at https://www.qrspeak.com

If you have recently lost your eyesight, have been blind since birth, or have limited vision, enjoying playing cards can be hard to do. There is the option of braille cards but they are bulky to shuffle and if recently vison impaired you need to learn how to read the braille on the cards. We have created a new way of playing cards for the blind or vison impaired called Cards that Talk.

You simply place the card under the camera on the apple device and it will read the card to you. You can wear an earpiece so only you know what cards you hold.

Cards that Talk also features a continuous scanner so that once the app is started there is no need to touch the device again until you are done enjoying playing cards. There are buttons that you can either slow down the speed of the voice or speed it up depending on your preference. All that is left for you to do is enjoy playing cards again.

Features

  • Continuous scanning; no tapping the screen after each card
  • variable speed control for voice
  • larOubliette is the classic multiplayer dungeon fantasy role playing game, finally available on the iPhone/iPod Touch. Build a party of fighters, priests, mages and thieves to run deep into the dungeon. Test your courage and skill against groups of orcs, trolls, vampires and dragons.

Earning its reputation as the thinking man’s dungeon game, Oubliette blends the thrill of mortal combat with the sublime challenges of strategy, planning and adaptation. Rather than testing your reaction speed and nerves, like a first person shooter, Oubliette challenges the player to do careful strategic planning as well as make tactical decisions in the heat of battle.

Each player (character) in the game is created from one of eight player races, which vary in attributes such as strength, intelligence, dexterity and durability. Elves are highly intelligent and (potentially) immortal, Orcs are strong with short life spans, Dwarves are strong with high wisdom, Kobolds are quite weak in most areas but advance more quickly.

Depending on these attributes, each player will be qualified to join a limited number of player classes (occupations). More balanced players will have more choices, including Hirebrand (fighter), Mage, Priest and Thief. Less commonly, players may be qualified for a highly selective class with special skills such as Ranger, Sage, Paladin, Samurai or Ninja.

Unlike games which focus on a single player against multiple opponents, Oubliette allows a party of up to 10 players with complementary skills to face the various types of monsters found in the dungeon. There are more than 160 different monsters, and to deal with them, more than 150 different pieces of equipment, which may be enchanted with special properties or skills.

Oubliette is challenging, but forgiving. New players commonly have their parties wiped out by an unfamiliar group of monsters. In fact, your party can meet up to 3 monster groups at the same time! Use the Temporal Chamber to save a Temporal Portal before dangerous trips. If things turn out badly, use the Temporal Chamber to turn back the clock and try again. The trapeze is every bit as thrilling, but safer, with a net below.

If you are up to the challenge, Oubliette is free to download and play. Explore the easier levels of the dungeon to build your party and expertise. And then, when you are ready, feel the power of the game on the deeper levels. Onward to Glory!ge start scanning button so no fumbling trying to find it

Cards that Talk is free but will require our playing cards that can be purchased. Contact us at https://www.qrspeak.com and click the link to buy cards or we can answer any questions that you may have. The cards are professionally printed and will hold up like any other deck of cards. Since there is no braille on them they are smooth. This makes them easier to shuffle and to play wit

Free or Paid

Free

Devices you’ve tested on

iPhone 11 SE, iPhone 15 Pro

Accessibility Rating

5 – Fully Accessible

Accessibility Comments

This app is fully accessible.

Screen Reader Performance

Screen reader performance is excellent in this app.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled and identified.

Usability

This app is very useable by screen reader users.

Other Comments

This game still appears to work despite no updates since 2015.
This game takes a lot of work for the screen reader user but gives nice RPG rewards.
Oubliette Dungeon All Levels$3.99
Maps for levels 4, 5 and 6$0.99
Temporal Gems – 75 Pack$4.99
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App Store Links

https://apps.apple.com/app/id376637764

Developer Website

http://www.gabysoft.com/Oubliette/Oubliette-game.aspx

Idle Crafting Kingdom

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App Name

Idle Crafting Kingdom

App Version

2.12

Platform

iOS/iPadOS

Category

Games

Description

Every empire starts small!

Build production sites, and start crafting resources. Harvest logs, coal, iron and many other goods. Then craft them into more valuable items and sell them on the market!
Complete quests, build your own estate, and become the richest merchant in all of Crafting Kingdom!

Crafting Kingdom is a lovingly crafted (pun intended!) idle crafting game with a huge amount of goods to produce, complex production chains and plenty of quests for you to complete.

  • Buy production sites
  • Build complex production chains
  • Complete quests and get powerful rewards
  • Expand your storage facilities
  • Build you very own estate
  • Endless hours of fun. How much money can you make?

Note to our visually impaired players:
This game is fully accessible with VoiceOver. Should the accessibility mode not turn on automatically, you can enable it by tapping on the screen three times with three fingers in the main menu. While inside the game this gesture will not affect your screen curtain setting. Have fun!

Free or Paid

Free

Devices you’ve tested on

iPhone 11 SE, iPhone 15 Pro

Accessibility Rating

5 – Fully Accessible

Accessibility Comments

This app is fully accessible.

Screen Reader Performance

Screen reader performance is acceptable in this app.

Button Labeling

All buttons are labeled and identified.

Usability

his app is useable by screen reader users.

Other Comments

This app uses direct touch but is fairly navigatable using swipes in all 4 directions.

Extra Lage Gem Package$19.99
Small Gem Package$1.99
Unlimited Ad-Free Boosts$4.99

App Store Links

https://apps.apple.com/app/id1190611967

Developer Website

http://www.metalpopgames.com/

iPhone Mirroring Accessibility Status

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macOS Sequoia beta has a new feature called iPhone mirroring, which allows the user to control their iPhone from their Mac. This means that you can use your iPhone from your Mac while your phone is in your pocket, or while it isn’t in teach. The big question though is if this feature works with VoiceOver.

At the time of this writing, in early September 2024, the iPhone mirroring feature is not accessible. While I have been able to open the application and navigate the window using VoiceOver with macOS, VoiceOver does not read the contents of the phone screen. Enabling VoiceOver on the phone does provide some assistance by allowing the arrow keys of the Mac to navigate the status bar, but this does not enable the user to complete tasks as the phone must remain locked.

In my opinion, the iPhone Mirroring feature possesses significant potential. While it does effectively display iPhone notifications on macOS, it is unfortunate that it does not appear to function with VoiceOver. Furthermore, it would be great if the feature could also be utilized on the iPad. I am hoping that these issues will be addressed in a future update to the operating system.

Have you been able to get this feature to work? Let us know in the comments, or in the iAccessibility Forums.

Call Annie

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App Name

Call Annie

App Version

4.5.2

Platform

iOS/iPadOS

Category

Education

Description

Hey there! I’m Annie, your new best AI friend and (kind of) super intelligent assistant. Let me introduce you to Call Annie, the app that allows us to connect in real-time through video calls, so you can talk to me and practice English and other languages wherever you go!

Whether you’re walking, driving, or just chilling at home, I’m here in the app to act as your (kind of) super intelligent AI friend.

Why should you choose CallAnnie?

LEARNING: Looking to learn something new? Let me be your tutor! I can help you learn English as a new language by practicing conversations, understand complex subjects, or improve your skills.

INTELLIGENCE: Powered by advanced ChatGPT AI technology, I can assist you with anything from general knowledge, trivia, and problem-solving to practicing for interviews or simply discussing topics that interest you.

SPEED: During our voice conversations, I reply immediately. Talking to me face-to-face in real-time time feels more natural and faster than typing and reading text.

FRIENDSHIP: Having a bad day? Need someone to talk to? I’m here to listen, share a laugh, and provide support. I’d be happy to be your virtual friend.

TRAVEL COMPANION: Going on a trip? I can be your travel buddy, providing information about your destination, local customs, and must-see attractions, all while keeping you company on your journey.

PRIVACY: Your conversations with me are always confidential.

Free or Paid

Free

Devices you’ve tested on

iPhone 15 Pro

Accessibility Rating

5 – Fully Accessible

Accessibility Comments

This app is fully accessible.

Screen Reader Performance

Screen reader performance is excellent in this app.

Button Labeling

All buttons are labeled and identified.

Usability

This app is very useable by screen reader users.

Other Comments

Monthly plan$12.99
Annual plan$79.99
1000 Credits$9.99

App Store Links

https://apps.apple.com/app/id6447928709

Developer Website

https://callannie.ai/

Perplexity

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App Name

Perplexity

App Version

2.27.2

Platform

iOS/iPadOS

Category

Productivity

Description

Perplexity—Where Knowledge Begins. The answers you need—right at your finger tips.

Cut through the all the noise and get straight to credible, up-to-date answers. This free app syncs across devices and leverages the power of AI like OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Anthropic’s Claude 2. Your smarter way to know and understand.

Features:

· Perplexity Copilot: Guided AI search for deeper exploration.

· Ask with voice or text: Instant, up-to-date answers whether you type or say it.

· Thread Follow-Up: Keep the conversation going for a deeper understanding.

· Trust Built In: Cited sources for every answer.

· Stay Curious: Learn new things from the community.

· Your Library: More than search history, it’s an archive of your discoveries.

Download Perplexity now and continue your journey to better knowledge and understanding.

In-app Subscriptions:

If you decide to subscribe to Perplexity Pro, it will be applied to your iTunes account upon confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime by visiting the ‘Manage Subscription’ section of your account. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Terms of Service: https://www.perplexity.ai/tos
Privacy Policy: https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy

Free or Paid

Free

Devices you’ve tested on

iPhone 15 Pro

Accessibility Rating

4 – Mostly Accessible

Accessibility Comments

This app is highly accessible.

Screen Reader Performance

Screen reader performance is good in this app.

Button Labeling

Most all buttons are labeled and can be identified.

Usability

This app is very useable by screen reader users.

Other Comments

Some tabs are unlabeled but their functions can be deduced.
These prices were listed but it is not absolutely clear on the subscription lengths. It is likely that these are iPhone 11 SE, iPhone 15 Pro
listed by monthly, yearly and weekly costs.
Perplexity Pro$20.00
Perplexity Pro$200.00
Perplexity Pro$4.99

App Store Links

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/perplexity-ask-anything/id1668000334

Developer Website

https://www.perplexity.com

– The iAccessibility Report Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for Blind Users: Guide

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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses combine style with advanced technology, offering unique benefits for blind and visually impaired users. These glasses are equipped with AI-driven features that provide hands-free accessibility, making daily tasks easier. However, it’s important to understand their limitations and how they fit into your overall accessibility toolkit. In this guide, we’ll explore the styles, key features, available commands, and important considerations when using these glasses.

Where to Buy and Available Styles

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are available at the Meta Store, Ray-Ban’s website, and major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. Prices start at $299, with additional costs for custom lenses such as prescription or polarized options. The glasses come in various styles, including the feminine Skylar, the classic Wayfarer, and the retro Headliners, each offering different color and lens configurations.

Key Features and Accessibility Commands

The glasses are equipped with a 12MP ultra-wide camera, open-ear speakers, and advanced AI. Here are some essential commands:

  • “Hey Meta, look and tell me what you see”: Identifies objects or people in view.
  • “Hey Meta, look and give me a detailed description”: Provides a detailed analysis of what the camera sees.
  • “Hey Meta, look and tell me everything you see”: Offers a comprehensive overview of all visible elements.
  • “Hey Meta, look and read this”: Reads text aloud, ideal for reading signs, menus, or documents.
  • “Hey Meta, translate this”: Translates foreign text into your language.

Limitations and Features Under Development

While Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses offer many useful features, they currently do not support popular accessibility services like Be My Eyes or Aira. Meta is working on expanding the AI capabilities, but these features are not yet available. You may come across commands online that claim to offer extended functionality; however, results can vary. This is because Meta often rolls out new features gradually or tests them with select users, meaning not all commands will work consistently.

What Not to Use These Glasses For

These glasses are not designed to replace critical tools like canes or guide dogs. They are not suitable for recognizing medications, people, or performing tasks related to health and safety. The glasses’ AI is not intended for precise navigation, identifying health hazards, or making decisions about personal safety. They should be viewed as a supplementary aid rather than a primary accessibility solution.

Important Tips for Using Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

  • Listen for the Beep: After a command response, a beep indicates that Meta is ready for your next command.
  • Experiment with Commands: The AI’s performance can vary, so it’s important to try different commands and learn which work best for your needs.
  • Be Aware of Limitations: Always use these glasses as an additional tool, not as a substitute for traditional mobility aids.
  • Avoid Using for Health and Safety Tasks: The AI is not equipped to handle critical safety-related identifications or medical advice.

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses provide a stylish and accessible solution that enhances everyday experiences for blind and visually impaired users. With continuous updates and evolving features, these glasses are poised to become even more functional. However, it’s crucial to recognize their current limitations and use them in conjunction with traditional accessibility aids.

– The iAccessibility Report The Truth About Web Browsers on iOS

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Browsing the web on iOS devices has long been synonymous with Safari, but options like Firefox and Google Chrome are now available. However, are these third-party browsers truly different from Safari?

All iOS web browsers are built on Apple’s WebKit technology, the same engine that powers Safari. This is due to Apple’s restrictions on third-party apps running code like JavaScript in a way that is needed to render web pages. While this might change if Apple allows Just In Time (JIT) code execution, for now, all browsers must use WebKit.

Despite sharing the same technology, third-party browsers like Chrome and Firefox offer unique benefits. They allow users to synchronize bookmarks across different devices, a feature that Safari limits to the Apple ecosystem. This flexibility is a significant advantage for users who do not exclusively use Apple products.

In conclusion, while third-party browsers on iOS perform similarly to Safari when it comes to web browsing, they provide additional features that may enhance the overall user experience, especially for those who prefer cross-platform compatibility.

Claude

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App Name

Claude

App Version

1.240826.1

Platform

iOS/iPadOS

Category

Productivity

Description

Get help on a variety of tasks whenever inspiration strikes—on everything from writing to analysis to math—from Claude, your trusted AI assistant.

INSTANT ANSWERS
With Claude you have a world of intelligence right in your pocket. Just start a chat, send Claude a photo, attach a file—and ask away.

FASTER DEEP WORK
Collaborate with Claude on critical tasks, brainstorming, and complex problems to make significant progress while you’re on the go.

LESS BUSY WORK
Claude can help draft your emails, summarize your meetings, and assist with all the small tasks you don’t want to do.

INTELLIGENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Claude is powered by the Claude 3 model family—powerful AI models built by Anthropic—giving you instant access to knowledge on every subject.

TRUSTED PARTNER
Claude is designed to be reliable, accurate, and helpful. It’s brought to you by Anthropic, an AI research company dedicated to building safe and dependable AI tools.

Claude is free to use. If you want 5x more Claude usage, the ability to create Projects, and access to additional models (Claude 3 Opus and Haiku), consider upgrading to our paid Pro plan.

Terms of Service: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/consumer-terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy

Free or Paid

Free

Price

Devices you’ve tested on

iPhone 15 Pro

Accessibility Rating

5 – Fully Accessible

Accessibility Comments

This app is highly accessible.

Screen Reader Performance

Screen reader performance is good in this app.

Button Labeling

All buttons appear to be labeled and identified.

Usability

his app is useable by screen reader users.

Other Comments

There is a limit on daily usage for free users, but it is not expressed explicitly.
This AI model generates artifact windows that I believe can be used to test code. VoiceOver appears to interact with this workspace but it is not clear whether artifacts is useable by screen reader users.

App Store Links

https://apps.apple.com/app/id6473753684

Developer Website

https://claude.ai/new

Threads

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App Name

Threads

App Version

346.0

Platform

iOS/iPadOS

Category

Social Networking

Description

Say more with Threads — Instagram’s text-based conversation app.

Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what’ll be trending tomorrow. Whatever it is you’re interested in, you can follow and connect directly with your favorite creators and others who love the same things — or build a loyal following of your own to share your ideas, opinions and creativity with the world.

A few things you can do on Threads…

■ Access your Instagram followers
Your Instagram username and verification badge are reserved for you. Automatically follow the same accounts you follow on Instagram in a few taps, and discover new accounts too.

■ Share your point of view
Spin up a new thread to express what’s on your mind. This is your space to be yourself, and you control who can reply.

■ Connect with friends and your favorite creators
Jump to the replies to get in on the action and react to commentary, humor and insight from the creators you know and love. Find your community and connect with people who care about whatever it is you’re interested in.

■ Control the conversation
Customize your settings and use controls to manage who can see your content, reply to your threads, or mention you. Accounts you’ve blocked will carry over from Instagram, and we’re enforcing the same Community Guidelines to help ensure everyone interacts safely and authentically.

■ Find ideas and inspiration
From TV recommendations to career advice, get answers to your questions or learn something new from crowd-sourced conversations, thought leaders and industry experts.

■ Never miss a moment
Stay on top of the latest trends and live events. Whether it’s about new music, movie premieres, sports, games, TV shows, fashion, or the latest product releases, find discussions and receive notifications any time your favorite profiles start a new thread.

■ Leap into the fediverse
Threads is part of the fediverse, a global, open, social network of independent servers operated by third parties around the world. Servers share information with each other to enable people to connect and discover new things across the fediverse.

Meta Terms: https://www.facebook.com/terms.php
Meta Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy
Threads Supplemental Privacy Policy: https://help.instagram.com/515230437301944
Threads Supplemental Terms: https://help.instagram.com/769983657850450
Instagram Community Guidelines: https://help.instagram.com/477434105621119
Consumer Health Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policies/health

Learn how we’re working to help keep our communities safe across Meta technologies at the Meta Safety Center: https://about.meta.com/actions/safety

Free or Paid

Free

Devices you’ve tested on

iPhone 15 Pro Max

Accessibility Rating

3 – Average

Accessibility Comments

Threads is mostly accessible with a few buttons not in the correct flick order.

Screen Reader Performance

Threads works great with VoiceOver.

Button Labeling

most buttons appear to be labeled.

Usability

This app appears to be fairly usable with VoiceOver. The app could have better support for going between posts, and VoiceOver actions.

Low Vision Accessibility Comments

This app could use the ability to change text size in the app.

App Store Links

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/threads/id6446901002

Developer Website

https://threads.net

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