Gentler Streak, the award-winning fitness tracking app, has recently undergone a significant update to version 3.0.4, offering a variety of accessibility features that make the app more inclusive.
Popular fitness app Gentler Streak updated to version 3.0.4
With this update, Gentler Streak has become more user-friendly for people with different abilities, making it easier for them to track their fitness goals. From the developers:
Gentler Streak, the award-winning health and fitness app, is proud to present a set of accessibility features that enable individuals with varying sight abilities to customize the app’s appearance and functionality to fit their needs better. The upgrade is a part of Gentler Stories’ commitment to prioritizing inclusivity in health and fitness and ensuring everyone can achieve their wellbeing goals.
One of the most notable updates in the iOS version of the app is full support for bold text and dynamic type, making the interface easier to read. The app now also allows users to reduce transparency and increase contrast, helping those who may have difficulty differentiating between colors.
For those who may be sensitive to motion, the latest update includes full support for “Reduce Motion” and “Prefer Cross-Fade Transitions.” This feature minimizes the app’s transitions, limiting feelings of dizziness or motion sickness.
The Voice Over functionality has also been overhauled, providing spoken descriptions of the app’s interface and features. This feature makes the app more accessible to those with visual impairments.
Gentler Streak for Apple Watch
Coming onto the Apple Watch app, there are 4 notable changes: AssistiveTouch improvements, Text Size changes, Reduce Motion, and Voice Over fixes.
Some features included in the iOS version of the app have also been carried over to Apple Watch including the ability to increase text size and Reduce Motion.
Gentler Streak for Apple Watch now allows users to control the app with simple gestures thanks to AssistiveTouch. The Voice Over feature has also received some improvements that make it easier to track workouts and stay on top of your fitness goals.
New Insights
In addition to the accessibility features, Gentler Streak has also introduced new insights, such as “Progress without risking your wellbeing” and “The 80/20 Rule for Fitness Success,” helping users avoid overtraining and stay on a healthy path.
Easter Egg
For those interested in taking advantage of these updates, Gentler Streak is offering a 50% discount on its yearly subscription from April 6 to April 13, which can be shared with family members. The app can be downloaded for free from the App Store, but it requires iOS 13.0 or later to work on an iPhone.
In conclusion, the latest update to Gentler Streak is a significant step towards making the app more accessible and inclusive. With its new features, Gentler Streak is now more user-friendly for people with different abilities, providing them with a reliable tool to help them achieve their fitness goals.
