Forecast Now
Submitted by BlindPhoenyx on 31 January, 2013 - 17:19
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Description of App
Want to keep up with the latest weather forecast? Forecast Now uses any user-entered town and state or zip code to provide you with the latest detailed local forecast, UV index, hazardous weather conditions, air quality index, radar images and satellite photos, direct from the US National Weather Service and the EPA. Up to 8 locations can be stored for easy re-selection. All images are courtesy of NOAA and NASA.
Version
3.2
Free or Paid
Free
Compatibility
This is a universal app, so works natively on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
Device(s) App Was Tested On
iPhone 4S
Accessibility Comments
All of the text-based weather information in this app is perfectly accessible. It's displayed as a list, which VoiceOver reads exactly as it appears. This is the most straightforward weather app I've found in three years of owning an iPhone.
VoiceOver Performance
VoiceOver reads all page elements.
Button Labeling
All buttons are clearly labeled.
Usability
The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
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User Options
2 AppleVis user(s) have recommended this app for VoiceOver users.
Comments
#1 Version 3.2
Version 3.2 was released recently, and this app is still very accessible and easy to use.
"What's New in Version 3.2
Added local ultraviolet index to the current weather conditions.
Increased the maximum number of stored locations."