NFB-NEWSLINE® Mobile

NFB-NEWSLINE® Mobile

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Version History of NFB

3.1.1

September 8, 2022

This version of NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile adds bug fixes and app improvements.

3.1

July 1, 2022

Version 3.1 of NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile contains the following changes: 1) The app has been redesigned with a new tab bar layout 2) We have made various bug fixes and improvements throughout the app.

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3.0.1

June 8, 2021

This version of NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile contains improvements and bug fixes for the app.

3.0

September 28, 2020

NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile 3.0 has been completely rewritten with a more streamlined approach to make it easier for subscribers to find their favorite content of interest. The app is now constructed with four pages: a highlights page where subscribers can customize the content of their choice, an information sources page listing a number of content categories, a page for KNFB Reader Basic where a picture of a printed document can be taken and then read aloud, and a page for settings to control the features of the app. Other new features include: -Increased sharing options for publications in the Breaking News category for Facebook and Twitter. -A new view that will allow subscribers to quickly skim articles in order to select the ones of interest for reading. -New personal queue where you can save an article, section, or whole publication on your device for later offline reading or for future reference. -Support for saving content in cloud storage such as Dropbox or OneDrive, as well as options contained on the share sheet. -Options to adjust the color theme throughout the app, including dark mode.

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2.3

November 1, 2017

This version contains several bug fixes.

2.2

December 17, 2015

Removed error message generated by user turning off Location Services.

2.1

December 1, 2015

1. Global search function added, allowing users to search all available publications. 2. Weather alerts are now linked to your device’s GPS. 3. TV Listings streamlined. 4. Favorites streamlined and ADD/DELETE buttons now found on the list of publications. 5. Retail ads now available. 6. Fixed system bugs and improved iOS 9 compatibility.

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2.0

December 27, 2012

1. Adds AccuWeather® weather alerts to the home screen of the app, based on a subscriber's registered zip code. 2. Includes a messaging function on the home screen of the app to alert subscribers of NFB-NEWSLINE to new publications and features. 3. Changes the keyboard used in TV Listings from alphanumeric to numeric only. 4. Fixed system bugs and improved IOS 6 compatibility.

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1.0

June 2, 2012

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Description of NFB

NFB-NEWSLINE® Mobile Free service for the print-disabled. Over five hundred newspapers and magazines plus weather, TV listings, and retail ads. NFB-NEWSLINE is a free service available to anyone who is blind, visually impaired, or print-disabled. It offers over five hundred publications to choose from including: - Thirteen national newspapers like the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and USA Today - Thirty-three breaking news sources such as CNN, BBC, and ESPN Online - Fourteen international newspapers including Financial Times and Vancouver Sun - Seventy magazines like Reader’s Digest, Time, Rolling Stone, Guideposts, PC World, and countless state newspapers For a complete list of available publications, please visit https://nfb.org/participating-newspapers. New! KNFB Reader Basic is now a part of NFB-NEWSLINE! All of the core features you love about KNFB Reader are now free with NFB-NEWSLINE. KNFB Reader Basic gives you instant access to print anytime, anywhere, offering text recognition using your device’s camera. Use it to import or take a photo of anything containing text and the app will read the text out loud or display it on a connected refreshable Braille device. The app helps you get a good photo with special alignment tools, including spoken and vibration guidance. Additional NFB-NEWSLINE Features: - Television listings so you can keep track of your favorite shows - The latest retail ads from stores like Target and Walmart - Localized weather alerts. Have you heard the emergency alert tone on the television but are unable to read the message scrolling on the screen? Now you can simply sign into NFB-NEWSLINE and the text of the alert will be read to you on the spot. NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile uses your device’s GPS, so your weather alerts and forecasts go with you wherever you go. To use this app, you must be an NFB-NEWSLINE subscriber with a valid identification and security code. Eligible NFB-NEWSLINE subscribers may install and use this app on up to five devices. To learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE and how you can sign up, visit www.nfbnewsline.org or call 866-504-7300. NFB-NEWSLINE is a service of the National Federation of the Blind. http://www.nfb.org The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
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NFB: FAQ

Is NFB available on iPad devices?

Yes, the NFB software is iPad-compatible.

Who created the app?

NFB was created by National Federation of the Blind.

What is the minimum supported iOS version for NFB?

The minimum required iOS version for the app to work is 13.0 or higher.

What is the current app rating of NFB?

NFB has a user rating of 4.3.

What is the main genre of the NFB app?

News Is The Primary Genre Of The Nfb App.

What is the latest NFB version?

The current version of the NFB app is 3.1.1.

What is the update date for NFB?

The date of the last NFB update is October 2, 2024.

When was the app initially released?

The NFB app was initially released on February 5, 2023.

What age rating does NFB have?

The NFB app is rated National Federation of the Blind: Contains no objectionable material.

Which languages does NFB support?

NFB currently features the following languages: English.

Is NFB available in Apple Arcade's lineup?

No, NFB is not available on Apple Arcade.

Are there in-app purchases available in NFB?

No, NFB does not offer in-app purchases.

Is NFB tailored for Apple Vision Pro compatibility?

Unfortunately, NFB is not tailored for compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.

Are there any advertisements in NFB?

No, there are no advertisements in NFB.

Screenshots of NFB

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  • Hartford current articles are being reported partially and not full

    I fully support NFB-NEWSLINE, however, for the past week articles being reported in the Hartford current which is my hometown newspaper are not being reported in full and they’re indicating that if you’re subscriber, then you have to sign in or and this is not functional and it doesn’t make sense so I just wanted to express my disclosure with this issue which is going on like I said for one week
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  • Five stars when it actually works

    But zero stars when it doesn’t. It’s August 25, 2024, and for the last several weeks the app seems to be crashing on a regular basis. Can’t use it at all when that happens, which is terribly inconvenient. I appreciate that it’s free, but lately I’ve been getting what I paid for.
  • Just one issue

    This app is pretty good, does what I need it to do and I can read the news I want to read. But for some reason, none of the articles I’m reading contain apostrophes. It’s like they’ve been removed, and voiceover will read things to me like, “can t” or “didn t”. What’s up with that? Is this a weird thing the developers have done, rather than escaping the ‘ apostrophe character? No clue, but anyhow that’s my only complaint.
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