Review of iBooks 2.1.1 for iPad 1 (iOS 5.1.1)
iBooks 2.1.1 for iPad 1 (iOS 5.1.1)
Reviewed 19 Aug 2012
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Average score 91%
Summary
iBooks foir the iPad 1 is generally very accessible, but the help documentation is limited. Books are accessible in the fixed format layout, and as long as images have alt tags they can be read by Voiceover.
Detailed Results
| # | Test | Outcome | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Built in accessibility checks | 67% | iBooks works with most of the built-in iOS accessibility features, including Voiceover. |
| 2 | Application works with External Assistive Technologies | 100% | TTS is provided but is reliant on a DRM or copyright free eBooks. |
| 3 | Text or other alternatives for image elements. | 100% | The eReader supports an internal eBookstore, connected to iTunes, and is accessible. The iPad 1 has a full colour display. |
| 4 | Keyboard / Alternative input with focus | 100% | Keyboard and gestural input uses focus. Crossover from OS to app to ebook is possible via focus. |
| 5 | Labels for objects, fields or controls | 100% | All elements can can be read by Voiceover. |
| 6 | Audio alerts have visual cues | 67% | The iPad 1 only provides the means to change from left to right speaker output. |
| 7 | Alternatives for Video / Animation | 100% | Video is currently unavailable for eBooks. |
| 8 | Media events offer user control | 100% | Media Events are currently unavailable for eBooks. |
| 9 | Textual Information for screen reader | 100% | Voiceover is able to recognise all text available on the screen, whether in a menu or from content. |
| 10 | Keyboard shortcut keys offered | 100% | No keyboard shortcuts exist on the iPad, but there are gestural shortcuts available via the touch interface, alongside ebook shortcuts, to go to contents for example. |
| 11 | Save user preferences for style and zoom | 100% | All user accessibility preferences can be saved, including style and zoom. |
| 12 | Timed events can be altered | 100% | Timed events are currently not available for eBooks. |
| 13 | Change colours and contrast | 67% | Whilst contrast can be altered using the built in AT, it is not possible to change font or background colours through the app. |
| 14 | Uniform and standardised presentation | 100% | The MAC interface has a very established and well defined presentation. |
| 15 | Documentation | 67% | Help documentation is available, but very limited. What is available is accessible with alt format output options available - ie. a braille display. |