iBlink Radio
Last updated on 18 February 2012. Originally submitted by kevinchao89 on 31 July 2010.
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Description of App
Radio stations, podcast and reading services of special interest to blind and visually impaired persons; as well as their friends, family, caregivers and those wanting to know what life is like without eye sight. All stations under community radio are owned or operated by those with limited or no eye sight. Reading services provides narration of newspapers, magazines, periodicals and other print publications. Podcast are produced by blind and visually impaired individuals.
Version
1.0
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
Accessibility Comments
Is made by Serotek Corporation with full accessibility in mind, which is certainly demonstrated when using the app as every part of the app is very accessible.
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
4 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 New IBlink Radio Even Better
So far I'm really liking this new version of the app. Especially being able to instantly stream so many podcasts like the ones from all with my IPhone, Cooking in the Dark, Serotek, GWMicro, Freedom Scientific, and Blind Cool Tech just to name a few, directly on the phone. I wish there was a speed control, but it's nice to be able to adjust the track position. The app is definitely worth the money you aren't having to pay for since it's free. Serotek should particularly be commended for continuing to develop this app, and going out of their way to be inclusive.
#2 Podcasts quit working.
Although the app is a great idea, I have had issues with the app freezing up while playing a podcast. Every version of this app freezes up duringn podcast play and cannot be restarted. In fact the latest version freezes up my iphone 4 to the point that I ahve had to reset it. Not sure what the problem is, but had to get rid of the app.
#3 Buggy?
Have to admit I don't use this on a regular basis to have this issue. However, when I have used it I never recalled having any issues with the podcast in particular. This is a great app in pointing you in the right direction in what podcast you should have in your DownCast is which I use primarily for my podcast listening.
May I suggest you contacting them to see if this is a bug and let them know of your problems?
info@serotek.com
#4 Reply
I sent an email to Serotek over a month ago but have yet to hear back from them. So like you said, I just use it now to find which podcasts I like and use icatcher to listen to them.
Cheers