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Re: Mobile App vs. Mobile Website

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From: ckrugman
Date: Jul 1, 2011 9:39PM

I would think that the mobile web site would give greater flexibility than a
mobile app as the mobile app would very depending on the product that it is
used on.
Chuck
----- Original Message -----
From: "McDonald, Jennifer" < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
To: < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 12:38 PM
Subject: [WebAIM] Mobile App vs. Mobile Website


>A question for people who depend on Assistive Technology and use a
> mobile device, such as an iPhone or Android:
>
> To pay a bill - if you had your choice to use a company's mobile app to
> pay that bill, or their Mobile Website (both developed with
> accessibility in mind) which would you prefer? Which is easier to use?
> Does it matter? Does it depend on your device type?
>
> I'm trying to get a feel for if it is necessary to have both a Mobile
> Website and a Mobile App that do the same thing. Which is more
> accessible?
>
> Thanks,
> Jeni
>
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