NFB-NEWSLINE® Mobile

NFB-NEWSLINE® Mobile

by National Federation of the Blind

499 ratings
51 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 4, 2012
  • July 23, 2026

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This app provides free access to over 500 publications, including newspapers, magazines, and retail ads, for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or print-disabled. It also features text recognition for instant print access and localized weather alerts.

Access to 500+ newspapers and magazines
Breaking news sources
Retail advertisements
Television listings
Localized weather alerts
Text recognition with camera
Braille device compatibility
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What's New in NFB

4.0.3

July 23, 2026

Welcome to version 4.0.3 of NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile. This version of the app fixes an issue when adding or removing favorites. We've also improved the text that can be found on the iPad when an article has not been selected in the main reading area.

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User reviews

disappointed in NFB News Line and just a few ways

it’s very disappointing that NFB News Line doesn’t insist that the Boston Globe lets us read by line. Also that there was a telegram and Gazette‘s content is almost nonexistent except for obituaries. You know there’s a lot going on in Worcester. We don’t even get to hear about it because you refuse to bake them, give us the content of the newspaper.
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Difficult to change

It makes me wonder if NFB thinks we never move from one place to another. I’m having a difficult time changing it from Indiana to Kentucky. There seems to be nowhere to change my information. I really think the app is outdated and doesn’t work the way it should. And then that makes me wonder if my data is being stolen and sold.
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Articles from newspapers

I had the Saint Paul Pioneer press as one of the periodic articles that I'd like to check out. Predominantly for the obituaries. Sundays are only 10 listed here. Why only 10 when there's Sunday has many many more?!

NFB-NEWSLINE

Good evening NFB-NEWSLINE team developers my name is Ulises Gomez. I am a proud NFB-NEWSLINE customer. I’ve been using the app for a long time. It is 100% accessible with VoiceOver. I would like to see updates coming into the app. Keep up the great work NFB-NEWSLINE team sincerely, Ulises a proud NFB-NEWSLINE customer three periods six!!
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This app is useful.

This app is useful. As a blind person myself, I am able to read the news and other magazines just like everyone else. I've been subscribed to NFB Newsline since 2023 and it's awesome.

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App crashes on search functionality

Bug

App crashes regularly during use

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Unable to open individual articles

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Global news search server communication errors

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Articles display partially instead of in full

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Login credentials not being saved

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App requires re-initialization after reopening

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Apostrophes missing from article text

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Subscription section publications scrambled in iOS

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Hartford Current articles not displaying fully

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Returning to app resets position to top of issue

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Requested Features

9 requests

Line-by-line article reading capability

Feature

Improved favorites section functionality

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Better page navigation and position memory

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Remove KNFB reader integration from app

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Simplify weather forecast display without unnecessary decimals

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Add ability to browse entire sections without opening individual articles

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Improved article display from publications like Consumer Reports

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User input on app changes before implementation

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Better location/state management system

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FAQ

What is NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile?

NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile is a free service that provides access to over five hundred publications, including newspapers, magazines, and retail ads, for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or print-disabled. It also includes features like text recognition and localized weather alerts.

What are the key features of NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile?

Key features include access to a vast library of newspapers and magazines, breaking news from various sources, retail advertisements, television listings, localized weather alerts, and the KNFB Reader Basic functionality for instant text recognition using your device's camera.

Is NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile free to use?

Yes, NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile is a free service. However, to use the app, you must be an NFB-NEWSLINE subscriber with a valid identification and security code.

What devices is NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile compatible with?

The description does not specify exact device compatibility, but it is available as a mobile application. Eligible NFB-NEWSLINE subscribers may install and use the app on up to five devices.

How can I sign up for NFB-NEWSLINE?

To learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE and how to sign up, you can visit their website at www.nfbnewsline.org or call 866-504-7300. Eligibility requires being blind, visually impaired, or print-disabled.