BrowserStack, the world’s leading software testing platform, today announced the launch of App Accessibility Testing, a comprehensive solution designed to make mobile applications more inclusive and accessible to all users.
As the digital world evolves, accessible apps are becoming essential to ensure a high-quality, consistent user experience. Regulations such as US Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the European Accessibility Act (EAA) are driving this change and encouraging businesses to develop more inclusive digital solutions.
App Accessibility Testing takes a proactive approach, allowing businesses to address accessibility at the early stages of development, potentially leading to increased revenue by encouraging inclusive innovation and expanding audience reach. Key features include:
Get instant access to real iOS and Android devices with no setup required Workflow scanner powered by BrowserStack’s proprietary rules engine makes accessibility testing 5x faster One-click access to TalkBack and VoiceOver screen readers and capture issues with recordings and screenshots Centralized reporting dashboard with annotated screenshots provides easy-to-solve insights and actionable remediation steps.
According to WebAIM’s Screen Reader User Survey, the propensity to use mobile apps for common online tasks such as shopping and banking is growing from 51.8% in 2021 to 58% in 2024, highlighting the growing importance of accessible mobile applications.
“App accessibility testing reflects our commitment to digital inclusion,” said Nakul Aggarwal, CTO and co-founder, BrowserStack. “This frictionless solution empowers our QA and developer teams to create truly inclusive apps, advancing our vision of accessible software across all platforms.”
With App Accessibility Testing for mobile apps and Accessibility Testing for websites, BrowserStack now offers a comprehensive suite of tools to enable development teams to create accessible digital experiences.
