EasyReader (German)
- Reading System EasyReader (German)
- Assistive Technology: TalkBack
- OS: Android
- Tested with Braille: No
- Tested with Screenreader: Yes
- Input type: Touch
Results for Basic Functionality: 80%
Last updated: 17 December 2021
Test book used: Fundamental Accessibility Tests: Basic Functionality, version 1.0.0
Summary
EasyReader 2.15/ Android 10/ Talkback. This app was tested with the German interface. Most of the basic functionalities are accessible. This app has been designed mainly for users with disabilities.
Test ID | Name | Description | Result | Notes |
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file-010 | Operating system/Platform accessibility | If you are using a hardware device, it can be started independently and essential accessibility for starting and exiting applications is available. | Pass | |
file-110 | The reading system can be activated independently | If you are using a reading app that requires you to create an online account then the complete getting started process should be accessible. | Pass | |
file-210 | Open content | Open the Fundamental Accessibility Test book in the reading system. | Pass | |
file-310 | Listing documents | Check if you can navigate inside the bookshelf. | Pass | |
nav-005 | The table of contents in the app presents the content hierarchy | Check if the table of Contents is accessible and its hierarchy is presented correctly by the reading system | Fail | The TOC is accessible. The hierarchy of the table of content is presented visually as a nested list. However, the hierarchy is not detected by Talkback. |
nav-010 | Navigate to chapters through the Table of Contents | Check if you can navigate to a section by using the table of contents. | Pass | After selecting a TOC item, user needs to explore the screen downwards from top to start reading from desired location. On using left/right swipe gestures, the Talkback focus jumps to top of chapter. |
nav-110 | Navigate content by pages | Check if you can navigate the content by pages. | Pass | In TOC view, page number can be selected from the Page tab. Then user must use the explore by touch technique downwards from top of screen to start reading from top of desired page. |
nav-210 | Navigate forward and backward through reflowed content | Use any control or command to navigate forward and backwards in the book content. | Pass | Vertical scrolling can be used to move little forward in the book. The "load next" button needs to be pressed to move further. |
nav-310 | Read navigation information | Use the "Where am I?" or any other similar command available in the reading system and check if you can get information about your current position in the book. | Pass | The Where am I? item in menu can be used. |
nav-410 | Perform a search, review the search results | Perform a search, review the search results and navigate to the selected search result in the content. | Pass | The search results can be activated. On next screen use explore by touch from top of screen to start reading the passage which contains the searched term. |
nav-510 | Move across chapters without using TOC | Check if you can move across chapters without having to use the Table of Contents. | Pass | The navigation uni can be changed to page or heading and then the next/previous buttons can be used. On reaching end of a chapter, the "Load next" button can also be used. |
anno-010 | Add a Bookmark or Highlight | Some reading systems may have a Highlight feature in place of Bookmarks. The tests for Bookmarks may then be performed with Highlights. | Pass | The control for adding a bookmark is labeled incorrectly. The screen reader always claims that you have set a bookmark. (Could be specific to German version). |
anno-110 | Review and navigate Bookmarks or Highlights | Check if you can review and navigate Bookmarks or Highlights. | Pass | Regarding bookmarks set beforehand the review and navigation is possible. |
anno-210 | Add a note | Add a Note at this location in the book. Provide a few lines of text in the Note. | Fail | Cannot highlight text or add note. |
anno-310 | Review and navigate Notes | Check if you can review and navigate Notes. | Fail |