ABC iview

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Description of App

ABC iview is the 24/7, free video-on-demand streaming service from the ABC. Available for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV (4th Gen+). It’s easy to use, commercial-free, and distinctively Australian.

With ABC iview you can:

- Binge the best Australian and international drama and comedy all in the one place

- Discover high-quality and distinctively Australian documentaries

- Enjoy with your little ones Children’s programming favourites like Play School, Bananas In Pyjamas, and Bluey.

- Get the latest breaking ABC NEWS live stream and catch-up programming from Australia’s most trusted news source

- Watch any ABC broadcast TV channel, live, whenever and wherever you are in Australia – on mobile, desktop, tablet, or TV.

- Watch ABC iview premiere programs on-demand before they are broadcast on ABC television

- Create profiles for members of your household/ family so everyone can enjoy a personalised experience

- Save your favourite programs to a quickly accessible Watchlist

- Continue watching on any logged-in device wherever you left off

- Access your Viewing History as a reminder of where you are up to in a series and which episodes you've watched

- Receive recommendations based on your viewing history

- Choose your preferred ABC TV channel live for any state and territory across Australia

- Turn on audio descriptions or closed captions on VOD and don't miss a thing

Once you’ve downloaded the app, you will need to log in using a free ABC Account to watch ABC iview. Signing up is easy – you can either use your email address or you can quickly sign up using your Apple account.

For questions, feedback and technical support, please visit https://iviewsupport.abc.net.au

Version

6.0.0

Free or Paid

Free

Apple Watch Support

No

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone

iOS Version

16.4.1 (a)

Accessibility Comments

Fully accessible.

As the description indicates, the app now supports audio description. To access a listing of content with audio description:

  1. Select "show menu".
  2. Select "Programs A-Z".
  3. Select "Audio Descriptions."
  4. You will need to wait about thirty seconds for the listing of programs to appear. Sometimes an error appears saying that programs cannot be found; in that case, tap on "audio descriptions" again, and they will appear.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

Developer's Twitter Username

@ABCTV

Recommendations

1 people have recommended this app

Most recently recommended by TJT 2001 1 year 6 months ago

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