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Softbank releases voice translation tool for iPhone
Softbank releases voice translation tool for iPhone
Despite the naysayers the iPhone continues to gain steam in Japan. The latest evidence of this trend comes via Softbank's latest software announcement promoting Speeek , a voice-enabled electronic dictionary application that translates Japanese to English or Chinese. Using voice recognition ...
Softbank releases voice translation tool for iPhone
Softbank releases voice translation tool for iPhone
iphonebuzz.com — This is another function of the iPhone: a learning tool. Japan's third largest operator, Softbank , just... launched Speeek, a voice-enabled electronic dictionary application that translates Japanese to English or Chinese, for the country's iPhone ... (more) Softbank releases voice translation tool for iPhone
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Softbank's Speeek iPhone App Translates Spoken Japanese to English On the Fly [IPhone Apps]
Gizmodo — ... Japanese speakers, and it only covers basic hello/goodbye/where is the bathroom type phrases, but this doesn't seem like too far of a leap for Google's voice search app, which would be pretty exciting. Even if it didn't read the words back to you—seeing your jibber jabber translated in close to real time into any one of Google Translate's 34 languages, well, sign me up. The app costs around $20 in Japan, and the English and Chinese versions are separate. [BBSS (translated) via DVICE] ...

Softbank releases voice translation tool for iPhone
iPhone Buzz — ... technology the application can translate up to 1,500 spoken phrases mostly centered on travel/tourist situations and basic communication. Although designed specifically for Japanese speakers, the tool could also be effectively used as a study aid for advanced native English speakers studying Japanese. The application is available for 1,800 Yen (about US$ 19.88) and can be obtained via App Store (Japanese-English and Japanese-Chinese version). [DVICE via 3Gweek]

Japanese to English Voice Translation tool for the iPhone
TechChee.com, shop online for gadget, gizmo and hot tech stuff — ... centered on travel/tourist situations and basic communication. This application is useful for the Japanese to travel to an English or Chinese-speaking country. Just speak those Japanese words out, the application will then translate it into into English or Chinese. The application may also be useful for English speakers as a study aid to help them learn the Japanese language. For only 1,800 yen ($20 USD), it is now available and can be purchased here. via [dvice] Written By TechChee.com

Tokyo Hotel, Please: Voice-Based Translation App For Japanese Travelers
iSmashPhone — ... simple phrases be used to trigger it. Despite its Japanese orientation (no pun intended), one train of thought is that advanced native English speakers studying Japanese could also benefit from using Speeek!  Certainly the modest 1,800 yen (US$19.88) price makes this an attractive proposition.  (However, before you plunk down those hard-earned yen, make sure you can access the Japanese edition of the App Store, otherwise it's sayonara, Charlie...) [Additional reporting via DVICE] ...

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