When creating new mobile applications, developers all too often forget taking the few additional steps to make their programs usable for those with disabilities.
IBM is to offer a tool to test mobile applications for usability by people with disabilities, including visual and auditory impairment. The Mobile Accessibility Checker reviews programs written both for Android and Apple devices. IBM is yet to annouce pricign for the testing tool, however.
More than 60 percent of the world's population now uses mobile devices, IBM has estimated. Making a mobile app accessible for everyone not only ensures the largest possible user base, but also strengthens the overall design of the product.
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