Language Buddy™ Speech Translator for iPhone Now Supports French, German, Italian & Spanish
Sakhr Software USA, application developer of the award-winning, first-of-its kind mobile translator called Arabic Language Buddy, today announced the availability of four additional languages supported by Language Buddy™ for the iPhone: French, German, Italian and Spanish. The iPhone app is useful for language learners and travelers when needing a quick translation. Download at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spanish-language-buddy/id393146225?mt=8 or search for Sakhr Software on iTunes.
San Francisco, CA, December 08, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Sakhr Software, a global leader in advanced language and education software solutions, today announced the availability of four additional languages supported by Language Buddy™ for the iPhone. This speech-activated translator application enables live, interactive English to French, German, Italian and Spanish translations that enhances language learning, cultural exchange and foreign travel assistance. Users can speak or type any English sentence and view the foreign language translation in text form. The four newly enabled languages follow the successful 2009 launch of the award-winning Arabic Language Buddy.
Translation Application for French, German, Italian and Spanish
Language Buddy enables users to speak English and receive translation in text for French, German, Italian and Spanish. The machine translation is powered by Google Translate and is intended for rapid translation of words or simple phrases to express the gist or overall meaning. Each language requires its own application download, and is priced at $1.99/download.
Download link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spanish-language-buddy/id393146225?mt=8
Demo link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nZ4OxLakKQ
Award-Winning Language Technology for Enhancing Communication and Access
In 2009, Sakhr Software launched the first commercially available smartphone-enabled Speech-to-Text and Speech-to-Speech language translation with Arabic Language Buddy on iPhone and 2-way S2S Arabic Translator for Android, iPhone and BlackBerry. These applications showcase Sakhr’s proprietary state-of-the-art Arabic speech and language technologies including speech recognition, machine translation, and text-to-speech. In 2010, the United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN-GAID) recognized Arabic Language Buddy with an eContent Award, selected from over 2,000 company submissions.
Sakhr has a history of creating innovative technology for enhancing communication, access and education. In telecommunications, Sakhr’s text-to-speech for Arabic powers Etisalet’s solution to provide the visually impaired access to the Internet as well as an Arabic-English translation engine for SMS text communication throughout the Middle East. In education, Sakhr created an educational portal and e-learning system that is used by over 200 schools in Oman.
Sakhr launched Languages Buddy for non-Arabic languages to demonstrate the integration possibilities between its mobile technology platform and other enabling language technologies that are provided through third parties. In the coming months, Sakhr will continue to launch new mobile applications leveraging technology from both Sakhr and its language partners.
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About Sakhr Software USA, Inc.
Sakhr Software connects the English and Arabic speaking worlds with advanced speech and language technologies. For nearly two decades, Sakhr has pioneered, led, and delivered the most advanced and comprehensive suite of Arabic natural language processing solutions that work. Ranked #1 in accuracy and performance by the U.S. government, Sakhr is used by hundreds of organizations to process any type of Arabic content communicated in any situation - from deciphering volumes of Arabic manuscripts to enabling live communication between English and Arabic speakers with speech to speech mobile translation. For more information, visit: www.sakhrusa.com.
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Translation Application for French, German, Italian and Spanish
Language Buddy enables users to speak English and receive translation in text for French, German, Italian and Spanish. The machine translation is powered by Google Translate and is intended for rapid translation of words or simple phrases to express the gist or overall meaning. Each language requires its own application download, and is priced at $1.99/download.
Download link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spanish-language-buddy/id393146225?mt=8
Demo link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nZ4OxLakKQ
Award-Winning Language Technology for Enhancing Communication and Access
In 2009, Sakhr Software launched the first commercially available smartphone-enabled Speech-to-Text and Speech-to-Speech language translation with Arabic Language Buddy on iPhone and 2-way S2S Arabic Translator for Android, iPhone and BlackBerry. These applications showcase Sakhr’s proprietary state-of-the-art Arabic speech and language technologies including speech recognition, machine translation, and text-to-speech. In 2010, the United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN-GAID) recognized Arabic Language Buddy with an eContent Award, selected from over 2,000 company submissions.
Sakhr has a history of creating innovative technology for enhancing communication, access and education. In telecommunications, Sakhr’s text-to-speech for Arabic powers Etisalet’s solution to provide the visually impaired access to the Internet as well as an Arabic-English translation engine for SMS text communication throughout the Middle East. In education, Sakhr created an educational portal and e-learning system that is used by over 200 schools in Oman.
Sakhr launched Languages Buddy for non-Arabic languages to demonstrate the integration possibilities between its mobile technology platform and other enabling language technologies that are provided through third parties. In the coming months, Sakhr will continue to launch new mobile applications leveraging technology from both Sakhr and its language partners.
Follow Us on Twitter and Facebook
Twitter: @languagebuddy
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Language-Buddy/126895673094
About Sakhr Software USA, Inc.
Sakhr Software connects the English and Arabic speaking worlds with advanced speech and language technologies. For nearly two decades, Sakhr has pioneered, led, and delivered the most advanced and comprehensive suite of Arabic natural language processing solutions that work. Ranked #1 in accuracy and performance by the U.S. government, Sakhr is used by hundreds of organizations to process any type of Arabic content communicated in any situation - from deciphering volumes of Arabic manuscripts to enabling live communication between English and Arabic speakers with speech to speech mobile translation. For more information, visit: www.sakhrusa.com.
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Karen Smith
202-429-2772
www.sakhrusa.com
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spanish-language-buddy/id393146225?mt=8
Karen Smith
202-429-2772
www.sakhrusa.com
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spanish-language-buddy/id393146225?mt=8
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