The Durham News Service is run by the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau, a destination marketing organization. DCVB gets excited about new technology that makes travel easier and more accessible. This new application for the iPhone is just such a developm
ent.
The app translates text (right now only between English and Spanish or Spanish and English) in real time using the camera - it doesn't even require a network connection (translate - if you are traveling outside the U.S., you do not need to worry about costly International roaming fees).
The full version will set users back a mere $4.99. A free version has a nifty text reversal feature that is novel, if nothing else. Watch the introductory video. It's called Word Lens and it's likely to be a big hit with those looking to break down language barriers. It may even be a useful tool in the workplace for employees whose native language is Spanish requiring the need to constantly translate words into English.
ent. The app translates text (right now only between English and Spanish or Spanish and English) in real time using the camera - it doesn't even require a network connection (translate - if you are traveling outside the U.S., you do not need to worry about costly International roaming fees).
The full version will set users back a mere $4.99. A free version has a nifty text reversal feature that is novel, if nothing else. Watch the introductory video. It's called Word Lens and it's likely to be a big hit with those looking to break down language barriers. It may even be a useful tool in the workplace for employees whose native language is Spanish requiring the need to constantly translate words into English.
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