[BETA] SpeechyVTS

[lseidman]

A translator you can really talk to, literally. Say what you need and Speechy VTS will translate and speak out loud what you said in English for others to know what you really need or if you're just trying to learn the language to prepare for your trip.

So when you're at the Airport and no one speaks English and you don't know the native tongue, you can say "How do I get to Terminal B" and know someone who speaks Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, or French can help.

Currently in BETA and as we've encountered 1-error out of 10 so far, we may be needing more testers but on a non-AT&T Network. If you're interested, please let me know as we will contact you if you're deemed needed.

Thank you all for our continued support by XDA and it's users, YOU!

 

[Budniu]

Nice app, but I have question: Does app supports other languages, or only those listed ?

 

[tessut]

A translator you can really talk to, literally. Say what you need and Speechy VTS will translate and speak out loud what you said in English for others to know what you really need or if you're just trying to learn the language to prepare for your trip.

So when you're at the Airport and no one speaks English and you don't know the native tongue, you can say "How do I get to Terminal B" and know someone who speaks Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, or French can help.

Currently in BETA and as we've encountered 1-error out of 10 so far, we may be needing more testers but on a non-AT&T Network. If you're interested, please let me know as we will contact you if you're deemed needed.

Thank you all for our continued support by XDA and it's users, YOU!

you can count on me for testing your app

 

[lseidman]

Nice app, but I have question: Does app supports other languages, or only those listed ?

Hi Budniu,

Currently at the time of the screen shot, those were the only languages supported but we've now migrated to a whole new speech service that is using a speech server hosted in the cloud...

We we're trying to make it a non-net connected App but we've gotten requests/concerns wanting other languages like Babel fish, Bing & Google Translators offer.

Good thing is, we don't make App's around us and what we want. We make what YOU, the users want and that is our main goal.

 

[lseidman]

you can count on me for testing your app

That is so terrific to hear! We can't wait for you to try it out too and see what you think about it...

Unfortunately though, an automatic closing issue kept occurring on non-US Phone Carriers using SpeechyVTS 0.0.6B. Everyone who got a pre-existing copy, including USA has been asked to please remove from his/her phone, just temporarily.

Good news is, we've spotted the error and I think pretty much done but just want to make sure it's workable and stays loaded before allowing even US users access once again... We will notify you ALL immediately and update the screen shot.

I appreciate your message as it's nice to know we have others interested!

 

[diboze]

if you still need non-us-testers, i could help out. language: german, englisch

 

[lseidman]

if you still need non-us-testers, i could help out. language: german, englisch

Hi Diboze,

We certainly do. New Artwork is being applied and version 0.0.9B will hopefully be made available tonight.

Once everything is encrypted and ready for release we will let you and others who are interested aware.

Thank you,
Lance

 

[the0ne]

is this homebrew or will it be available via the marketplace ?

 

[lseidman]

is this homebrew or will it be available via the marketplace ?

Hello,

It will be made available to the Marketplace with our other currently available App's. To see all of our App's and where eventually you can find this and any upcoming App's at:

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/publishers/Compulsive%20Technology

Hope this answers your question?

Thanks,
Lance

 

[lseidman]

0.0.9B

Speechy: VTS got a bit of a face-lift... Here she is! Now with a iPhone "like" scroll list to easily scroll through the list of languages and the list acts just like an iPhone list as it can be flicked and extra "cushion" to the top and bottom of the list when you pull/scroll through it...

Icon's/Tiles are being revamped... All those who were interested in testing, you'll be notified.

Thank you,
Lance

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[knightsoldier]

ill gladly test it as well

tmobile
hd7

id you need another U.S. tester

 

[lseidman]

Hello,

With the new update, all testers are desired. We've changed how Speechy works almost entirely as for functionality to try and make it, without sounding too rude, idiot proof.

I will notify you once the file is encrypted and ready for export.

Thank you,
Lance

ill gladly test it as well

tmobile
hd7

id you need another U.S. tester

 

[lseidman]

Please provide your emails in private for testing...

 

[lseidman]

BETA Requests ENDING!

I would like to thank EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU, you've all been great and have made this very exciting for us.

However, we've gotten an outrageous amount of requests which will be ending, tonight. We will not be allowing anyone else as of 11/23/11 - 9:45 PM PDT. Very sorry but as we didn't want to turn anyone down, we got mass amounts of requests!

Q: Will you have any other BETA's?
A: Yes! We're actually fixing it up for the 3rd BETA release but making this public, just like this as it seems to be AMAZING people wishing to try our stuff.

Q: ... But will it be Voice Enabled?
A: Actually, it is... The App is named TESA (The Extremely Smart App) and it is our take on the ever so popular iPhone 4GS Plugin, Siri.

Q: Is it just like Siri?
A: No. TESA is programmed with a hundred+ (or will be) options/functionality and really to be used to help those who are blind or bad vision and additionally for general use of course.

Q: Hundred options? Doesn't sound like much!
A: It is quite a bit but that's ok as we're making this a public TODO List where you the users get to help add functionality in to an App. With a simple form, submit a desired task OR word/phrase/etc and could be added and in some cases (if verified) instantly!

As for TESA, we'll need a valid Full Name, Zipcode and Email but not everyone will be elected to try it unfortunately and please wait until the thread for it is created before requesting to help.

Thank you all yet again!

Sincerely,
Lance

 

[sensboston]

Quick question: it will be a free/ad-based app, or paid?

For promoting (so aggressively) commercial app you should pick another forum, AFAIK...

 

[lseidman]

It will be free. If you wish to have the entirely other edition with OCR translations included (not shown), that will be paid. TESA will be free as well, maybe a popup but doesn't seem logical since really no UI for it and can use Bluetooth to use it.

 

[lseidman]

I forgot to ask... Which forum should I be directed to for my commercial apps?

Quick question: it will be a free/ad-based app, or paid?

For promoting (so aggressively) commercial app you should pick another forum, AFAIK...

 

[sensboston]

I forgot to ask... Which forum should I be directed to for my commercial apps?

For the paid apps, xda has a corresponding forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=993

 

[lseidman]

For the paid apps, xda has a corresponding forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=993

Very good, I will start adding them in once we develop one/release.
Thank you.

 

[lseidman]

Deep Link Download Option

Hello,

If you've been added to the BETA but can't access the file? Please open your web browser to: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/1b8d1380-45f9-41ab-bdba-5c1ed248f507.

This is the "deep link" to the App and will allow you to go forth and obtain it. If your email does not match your LIVE Account, you will be forbidden from being able to obtain it.

If you continue to have access issues, please alert me.

Thank you,
Lance