Call+ – not accessible to blind users on Android


What is Call+?

Call+ is an app with in-app purchases but, essentially you can make phone calls to regular phones to a number of countries absolutely free.

 

There are versions for both iOS and Android.

 

I downloaded the app from the Android Playstore and installed it on an LG G2 running Android v4.4, KitKat with the Talkback beta installed.

 

The installation of Call+ took a few seconds on my 3g connection.

 

Upon opening the app, I was asked to enter my own phone number to
initiate the app.

 

The list of countries was easy to navigate and I managed to select South
Africa reasonably quick.

It would be nice if I could just type in the first few letters but, hey,
I only have to do this once so, no big deal.

 

After I have selected South Africa, I entered the rest of my phone
number in the edit field just below.

And a little further down, there was a start button with terms and
conditions just underneath that.

 

I double tapped on the start button to continue and was asked to confirm
if my number is such and such.

 

Here I was given two options.  I could edit my number by double tapping
the edit button or the ok button if I was satisfied and yes, my number
was entered correctly so, I decided to proceed.

 

When I double tapped ok, I was told that an sms was sent to my number.

 

This sms contained a 6 digit code that I then entered into the provided
edit field.

 

On this screen, you are also able to request for the system to phone you
instead with a code.  By proceeding, you also acknowledge that you agree
with the terms and conditions.

 

Upon completing the entry, it just jumped to the next screen without
warning.

 

Everything on this screen was 100% inaccessible.

 

The app on Android is useless from this point on.

How developers can make such mistakes is beyond me.

It is almost as if they are doing this intentionally.

 

I contacted the developer so, let’s see what kind of response I’ll be getting from them.

Web site and download

Visit the Call+ web site at www.callpl.us.

You can download Call+ from the Android Playstore or from Apple’s Appstore.

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