What Is Mobile Accessibility Testing?

by Nataliia Vasylyna | December 29, 2015 8:29 am

The practice shows that testers may have some difficulties in distinguishing between mobile accessibility testing and functional testing[1]. They consider these software testing types to be similar. But it is not really so.

Nowadays, a lot of people use their mobile devices to read or find some information. So-called ‘screen reading’ becomes more and more popular, and software developer applies this principle in their activity, as well as software testing company does.

For screen reading, people prefer to use mobile devices. Because of this, mobile testing[2] is going to be more difficult, detailed and extensive. New requirements appear according to the development of the user’s needs.

The aim of the accessibility approach in product development and testing is to satisfy the needs of every user, including people with some disabilities. It concerns not only blind users.

The Accessibility Approach Considers Such Users As:

The situation is even more difficult if user has the combination of several mentioned disorders. The accessibility approach is a real challenge for testers and developers. This approach may be applied during usability testin[3]g[4] too.

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Endnotes:
  1. functional testing: https://qatestlab.com/services/We-Are-Professionals-in/functional-testing/
  2. mobile testing: http://mobile.qatestlab.com/
  3. usability testin: https://qatestlab.com/services/We-Are-Professionals-in/usability-testing/
  4. g: https://qatestlab.com/services/We-Are-Professionals-in/usability-testing/
  5. Universal Care: The Vital Role of Accessibility Testing in Medical Software: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2023/11/09/accessibility-testing-for-medical-software/
  6. Don’t Lose Sales: The Importance of User-Friendly and Accessible Design for an Online Store: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2023/03/22/usability-accessability-of-online-store/
  7. Everything You Should Know About Accessibility Testing: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2021/08/18/accessibility-testing/

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