8tracks Radio
Submitted by Lynn Schneider on 8 May, 2011 - 01:00
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Description of App
8tracks is handcrafted internet radio, a network of mixes made by people who know and love music. Get the 8tracks iPhone app and you’ll have access to hundreds of thousands of mixes on the go.
App features
- Listen to user-curated mixes in any genre or mood
- Follow your favorite DJs and play their mixes from your Mix Feed
- "Like" your favorite mixes
- Search for mixes containing your favorite artists
- Browse hundreds of popular tags like alternative rock, jazz, sleep, sad or dubstep
- Listen to mixes everywhere - on your commute, at the gym, at home via AirPlay
Version
1.1
Free or Paid
Free
Compatibility
This is a native iPhone and iPod Touch app that is displayed in 2x mode on an iPad
Device(s) App Was Tested On
iPhone 4
VoiceOver Performance
VoiceOver reads most page elements.
Button Labeling
Most buttons are clearly labeled.
Usability
The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
Other Comments
In order to make mixes, you will need to sign up for an account and download their uploader program, neither of which I have done myself. Great way to discover new music from others who share your musical interests. You can use the provided categories or use the search box to type in an artist. Some of the tagging is a little crazy, so you might find, for example, a mix tagged as country which has very little country in it, but I have discovered lots of great music with this app and hope to make mixes myself soon.
User Options
2 AppleVis user(s) have recommended this app for VoiceOver users.
Accessibility Comments
Quite accessible to find and listen to mixes, which are basically playlists with a certain theme or style of music. There is one unlabeled button I see and I'm not sure what it does. There is a button to show the track list. The songs appear with the newest at the top and links to buy the song from ITunes.