iBooks
Submitted by kevinchao89 on 31 July 2010
Posted in:
Description of App
AN amazing way to download and read books. Can purchased iBooks from the iBookstore all within the app. Can import ePub or PDF books from iTunes. Stanza is a great software for PC and Mac that allows a variety of formats: PDF, TXT, Doc, HTML and many other text formats to be converted into ePub, which then can be transferred into iBooks. Requires iOS 4 or later to work on IPhone 3GS and 4 and iPod Touch 3rd gen. Will work with current iOS version for iPad.
Version
1.1.2
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 4
iPad 1
Accessibility Comments
App is fully accessible from the ability to purchase iBooks in iBookstore to the reading if iBooks in ePub, PDF.
VoiceOver Performance
VoiceOver reads all page elements.
Button Labelling
All buttons are clearly labelled.
Usability
The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
User Options
3 AppleVis user(s) have recommended this app for VoiceOver users.
0 AppleVis user(s) have reported that they have contacted the developer about accessibility issues with this app.
Comments
#1 iBooks 2
Yesterday, January 19th, Apple announced iBooks 2 with interactive textbooks. Unfortunately, I don't have an iPad to test it out on. I am eager to hear how accessible these new textbooks are because they could be an amazing way to access school books for all ages.
Somebody please check it out and let me know!
#2 NFB on iBooks 2
Here is a comprehensive article on the accessibility of text books in iBooks 2. Enjoy!
http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=918
#3 I really hope this new textbook feature isn't iPad specific.
That would be a shame.