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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
65
GRADE
D
FIX
3
REVIEW
4
PASS
6
INFO
0
Checks
13
6 PASS 4 REVIEW 3 FIX
D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
78 landmarks
REVIEW
78 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
1 of 2 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Main Navigation" MAIN ASIDE CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

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When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

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WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

B
Alt Text Quality
1 of 72 images have issues
REVIEW
1 of 72 images have issues
Critical::
1 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Critical::
1 image-in-link without alt text
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Info::
69 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
2 image(s) with good alt text
72 images 2 good alt text 69 decorative 1 missing
IssueCount
missing1 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

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WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.

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An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

C
Form Accessibility
Action
4 of 4 controls have issues
REVIEW
4 of 4 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit" name="subscribe" id="mc-embedded-subscribe">
Warning::
3 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="search" name="query" id="query">; <input type="search" name="query" id="query">; <input type="email" name="EMAIL" id="mce-EMAIL">
4 controls
0 labeled
3 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#querysearch(Search AppleInsider...)placeholder only
#querysearch(Search AppleInsider...)placeholder only
#mce-EMAILemail(email address)placeholder only
#mc-embedded-subscribesubmit(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="submit" name="subscribe" id="mc-embedded-subscribe">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="search" name="query" id="query">; <input type="search" name="query" id="query">; <input type="email" name="EMAIL" id="mce-EMAIL">

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

B
Dark Mode Support
Dark mode detected
REVIEW
Dark mode detected
Info::
Dark-specific theme-color detected
A theme-color with media='(prefers-color-scheme: dark)' adapts the browser toolbar for dark mode.
Info::
prefers-color-scheme CSS detected in inline styles
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark Mode✓ Dark Mode Supported
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color #fafafa ✓CSS indicators Detected ✓

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

A
Heading Hierarchy
96 headings
PASS
96 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
3 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H3 Follow us on Social Media
  • H2 Top Story
  • H2 Apple's new CEO: Who is John Ternus?
  • H2 Featured Stories
  • H2 How Tim Cook started at Apple in 1998, and what his legacy is today
  • H2 Leadership shakeup continues, Johny Srouji is new hardware chief
  • H2 Save up to $400 on Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max
  • H2 John Ternus in as Apple CEO, Cook becoming Apple Executive Chairman
  • H2 More
  • H2 Don't expect Apple to change quickly, even with new CEO
  • H2 Apple Watch Series 11 deals deliver prices as low as $299
  • H2 Get Apple news directly in your inbox
  • H1 Latest News
  • H2 Apple will not buy Disney, no matter how often it hears that it will
  • H2 'Healthy' Cook plans for a long stay at Apple as chairman
  • H2 Network security requirements for developers to become more strict with OS 27 releases
  • H2 Featured Topics of the Week
  • H3 MAC MINI
  • H4 Mac Neo should be the follow up to the huge success of the MacBook Neo
  • H3 DEALS
  • H4 Amazon issues $589 MacBook Neo deal, lowest price on new release
  • H3 COMPARED
  • H4 MacBook Neo vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x: Inexpensive Mac vs Windows toe-to-toe
  • H3 APPLE INTELLIGENCE
  • H4 New iOS 27 Apple Intelligence features could boost Safari, Wallet, and more
  • H2 Latest Exclusives
  • H2 David Pogue reveals why Tim Cook wouldn't be interviewed for his book
  • H2 Apple's U.S. Mac mini assembly plant was planned during the Biden administration
  • H2 How pre-release iOS builds are used and secured at iPhone assembly plants
  • H2 Satechi's ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger shows how much power you're using
  • H2 President Trump praises Tim Cook, threatens companies that want tariffs repaid
  • H2 Apple Pay wins at the Webbys as a Messi campaign takes the spotlight
  • H2 'Silo' will reveal more secrets as its third season premieres in July
  • H2 Beats brings out Onyx Black Solo 4 collab with Jennie alongside longer charging cables
  • H2 A long-planned Apple CEO transition meets an analyst-driven AI hype cycle
  • H2 Latest comparison
  • H2 MacBook Neo vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x: Inexpensive Mac vs Windows toe-to-toe
  • H2 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 vs Asus Zenbook A16: $2,000 shootout
  • H2 AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: Premium personal audio compared
  • H2 Latest Videos
  • H2 Aspekt Touch 4K Monitor with Mac mini dock is cool, but $2200 is too expensive
  • H2 Sonos Play review: Sonos is back with the Goldilocks of portable speakers
  • H2 Aqara W200 review: Affordably-priced smart thermostat has firsts for Apple users
  • H2 Latest Reviews
  • H2 Insta360 Go Ultra review: big power in tiny form
  • H2 SmartWings smart roller shades review: bring in natural light to your Apple Home
  • H2 Journey Summit Ultra 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: sleek, speedy, and expensive
  • H2 Paul McCartney shares backstage footage of his Apple Park anniversary concert
  • H2 Apple's Samsung Korea demand prompts DOJ rebuke in antitrust lawsuit
  • H2 High-resolution 200MP camera now expected in 2028 iPhone
  • H2 Ternus will be more decisive than Tim Cook, claims one insider
  • H2 Apple TV's 'The Savant' to premiere in July after politically-motivated delay
  • H2 New Apple hardware chief wastes little time in introducing five underlings
  • H2 Arthur Levinson to become Apple's Lead Independent Director
  • H2 Tim Cook thanks users & Apple employees after 15 years of being CEO
  • H2 Second Apple Music outage in a week stopped some customers from streaming
  • H2 Spring 2027 iPhone 18 & iPhone 18e may be more alike than different
  • H2 Smart glasses race heats up as Apple prepares for late 2026 entry
  • H2 Third round of iOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5 developer betas are out now
  • H2 Best Apple deals: $99 AirPods 4, $56 AirTag 4-Pack, $2,499 M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro
  • H2 Featured Topics of the Week
  • H3 16-INCH MACBOOK PRO
  • H4 M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro review: Portable Mac Studio power
  • H3 IPHONE 17E
  • H4 iPhone 17e review: Welcome improvements at Apple's lower-end
  • H3 MACBOOK NEO
  • H4 MacBook Neo review: the new king of budget laptops
  • H3 IPHONE
  • H4 Best VPN for iPhone
  • H2 Latest tips
  • H2 How to use Plex on Mac to create your own personal streaming service
  • H2 How to download and install older macOS versions on compatible Macs
  • H2 How to prepare a tech emergency kit before the next blackout hits
  • H2 Tariff refunds have started, but Apple won't see cash back for months
  • H2 An expected iPhone model will probably drop off the iOS 27 compatibility list
  • H2 Epic 'Earthset' video was shot on iPhone, and is a must-watch
  • H3 Podcast
  • H2 Apple TV audio issues, testing Aqara P100 & more on Smart Home Insider
  • H2 Mac sales on the rise, prior to RAM & SSD pricing hammering PC market
  • H2 Apple TV reaping the benefits of stale content on bigger streamers
  • H2 These are rumored to be the four iPhone 18 Pro colors
  • H2 India says Apple can't delay investigation of a potential $38 billion fine
  • H2 Sunday Reboot: Japan ads, AI assistance, and a nice retirement
  • H2 iOS 27's home screen update will make customization even easier
  • H2 Mac Studio, touchscreen MacBook Pro delayed by memory shortages
  • H2 WWDC 2026's focus will be on iOS 27's Siri overhaul
  • H2 Crime blotter: Second suspect sought in $2 million iPhone theft
  • H2 B&H's $299 Samsung 32-inch M8 USB-C monitor deal ends today
  • H2 ICE monitoring app takedowns violated the First Amendment
  • H2 USITC won't allow Masimo to bring back the Apple Watch ban
  • H2 India won't force Apple to preinstall its state-run app on iPhone after all
  • H2 Aspekt Touch 4K Monitor with Mac mini dock is cool, but $2200 is too expensive
  • H2 (empty)
  • H2 (empty)
  • H3 Podcast
  • H2 (empty)

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

A
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
PASS
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
Info::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title AppleInsider ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✓
A
Favicon & Branding
7 icon(s) detected
PASS
7 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
SVG favicon detected — scales perfectly to any size
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✓ SVG Favicon Present
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
A
Web Manifest
Valid manifest
PASS
Valid manifest
Info::
Name present: AppleInsider
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name AppleInsider ✓192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✓Start URL ✗Display Mode standalone ✓
Name AppleInsider Display Mode standalone Theme Color #101E36 Background Color #ffffff Icons 3 icon(s)
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Latest News18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Top Story18.96:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass
h2 Apple's new CEO: Who…18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Featured Stories18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 How Tim Cook started…18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Leadership shakeup c…18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Save up to $400 on A…18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 John Ternus in as Ap…18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 More18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Don't expect Apple t…18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Apple Watch Series 1…18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Get Apple news direc…18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Featured Topics of t…18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Latest Exclusives18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 David Pogue reveals …18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Apple's U.S. Mac min…18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 How pre-release iOS …18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Latest comparison18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 MacBook Neo vs Lenov…18.96:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 14-inch MacBook Pro …18.96:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 97/100 — 1 failing, 29 passed
PASS
97

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Reviews div.flex-container > div.block > div > a
Comparisons div.flex-container > div.block > div > a
How-tos div.flex-container > div.block > div > a
Deals div.flex-container > div.block > div > a
Apple A-Z div.flex-container > div.block > div > a
Videos div.flex-container > div.block > div > a
Jobs div.flex-container > div.block > div > a
Privacy Policy div.flex-container > div.block > div > a
Get our Mobile App div.block > div > a > span
CRAFTED div.flex-container > div.block > span > a
Reject all div.Card-buoy__sc-1s2p2gv-0 > div.Card__CardHeader-buoy__sc-1s2p2gv-1 > div.Frame-buoy__sc-1d4hofp-0 > button.Button__StyledButton-buoy__sc-a1qza5-0
Accept all div.Card-buoy__sc-1s2p2gv-0 > div.Card__CardHeader-buoy__sc-1s2p2gv-1 > div.Frame-buoy__sc-1d4hofp-0 > button.Button__StyledButton-buoy__sc-a1qza5-0
PURPOSES div.Card-buoy__sc-1s2p2gv-0 > div.Frame-buoy__sc-1d4hofp-0 > div.Pills__StyledPills-buoy__sc-pti2cl-0 > button.Pills__StyledPill-buoy__sc-pti2cl-1
1726 PARTNERS div.Card-buoy__sc-1s2p2gv-0 > div.Frame-buoy__sc-1d4hofp-0 > div.Pills__StyledPills-buoy__sc-pti2cl-0 > button.Pills__StyledPill-buoy__sc-pti2cl-1

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●Input buttons have discernible text.
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Links have a discernible name
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Identical links have the same purpose.
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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