And what happens if after it takes you to the app store you then simply exit the app store or go back to the app in question via the app switcher?
From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Kimberly Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 7:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apps forcing you to update -- is it possible to skip? That’s not what’s happening here. When I open the app (I’m talking about the iRobot app in this case) I am presented with a screen informing me that an update is available. There is a button that says “update” which when tapped takes me to the app store. There is no way to decline this update and no way to know beforehand whether accessibility will still be working once completed. I have automatic updates turned off already. But thanks for your reply. I am definitely going to report these madatory updates to Apple accessibility. This case pertains to the iRobot app, but I have seen the same behavior in other apps too. K Sent from Kimber's Red iPhone True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.—Martin Luther King Jr. On Feb 23, 2021, at 9:15 AM, Brad Snyder <wb...@swbell.net> wrote: I have the TV Guide app. I believe the notification you are receiving, is notifying you of changes in the updated version of the app. That is, the update has already occurred, not, that the update is pending. If you wish to prevent apps from updating automatically, go to: Settings > AppStore, swipe to App Update, and turn this feature off. - Brad - On Feb 23, 2021, at 01:50, Kimberly <kimbersinbox1...@gmail.com<mailto:kimbersinbox1...@gmail.com>> wrote: That’s exactly the kind of thing that I’m talking about. Your only option is to update . you can’t say you‘ll do it later or I don’t want the update or anything there is one single button and in order to use the app you have to take the update. Sent from Kimber's Red iPhone True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.—Martin Luther King Jr. On Feb 22, 2021, at 2:36 PM, Andy Baracco <w...@socal.rr.com<mailto:w...@socal.rr.com>> wrote: One example that I dealt with recently was the TV Guide Mobile app. Upon launching the app, there was a screen that informed you of an update, and the only action you could take was to tap an OK button. Upon updating, I was confronted with a totally different layout that was inaccessible. Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Turner" <richardturne...@outlook.com<mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com>> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 6:54 AM Subject: RE: Apps forcing you to update -- is it possible to skip? Are there some specific apps you can site as examples? I've not run into this. Do you have automatic updates turned off in your iPhone settings? Richard Ralph's Observation: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object<>to realize that you are in a hurry. My web site, www.turner42.com<http://www.turner42.com> -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> <viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Kimber Gardner Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 6:26 AM To: viphone <viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> Subject: Apps forcing you to update -- is it possible to skip? Hi all, Recently I've noticed a rather disturbing trend in various iPhone apps. Frequently when an update is available I am presenting with an update button upon opening the app in question. This is okay except when there is no way to get past this screen without doing the update. As any voiceover user knows, there are times when an update breaks accessibility. If the app is one that I use frequently I often want to wait to be sure that vo will still work,. 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