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Re: Mobile App vs. Mobile Website

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From: Jeevan Reddy
Date: Jul 4, 2011 1:15AM

Hi,
I would prefer accessible mobile web site instead accessible mobile app.
Accessibile mobile site can be accessed by any device regardless of type.
where accessible mobile app is helpful only for targeted users.

On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 9:09 AM, < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> 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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