Thursday, December 29, 2011

iPhone app sees language barriers as opportunities

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Learning, Europe, North America, United States, Central AmericaPotential language barriers have international travelers learning the basics of communication before arriving in a foreign land, just to make their way around. Knowing common terms, even with a limited vocabulary, can go a long way to fulfilling needs. But what about making friends during travel and communicating with them later at home? A new iPhone app has the answer and is available now.

Transfire XP brings the first chat and instant-messaging app with real-time, translated text. The free application features a user-friendly interface, fast message delivery, and supports over 50 languages.

Say for example, your new Argentinian friend, Javier, speaks only Spanish. With Transfire XP, you can now chat with each other in real-time, without any language barrier. Send a message wishing Javier a "Happy Birthday!", and he will read "Feliz Cumpleaños!" on his phone. Javier then responds, "Gracias," and you read, "Thank you."Continue reading iPhone app sees language barriers as opportunitiesiPhone app sees language barriers as opportunities originally appeared on Gadling on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments



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