When the iPhone 3GS began offering VoiceOver support in June, visually impaired users were impressed by the number of applications which were already accessible on the platform.

Unfortunately, a few apps have received substantial updates in the interim which have made them inaccessible. Some developers have begun addressing accessibility issues, like FaceBook, while others such as NetNewsWire from NewsGator.com have, as yet, offered no response to the sudden inaccessibility of their products.

We are pleased to note that the New York Times application, which underwent he transition from accessible to not earlier this summer, has been updated to version 2.3 and includes improved support for VoiceOver.

Hopefully, developers will continue this trend and support accessibility in their iPhone applications.