XS2TheWorld - speaking mobile-phone phrasebook
New mobile phone application puts an end to holidaying Brits pointing at omelettes on the lunch time menu
London, UK: Launched today by XS2TheWorld is the world's first mobile phone application that turns your phone into a multilingual holiday or business lifeline. The application contains up to 300 phrases for each of the current seven languages supported. Not only does it display the phrases on your screen phonetically, it fluently speaks them in the local language. Whether you are looking for directions, a restaurant, a museum of even looking for love your mobile can now do the talking.
"Phrase books are dead," claims inventor Sander Munsterman. Adding: "Even if we can find the words we need in a phrase book, trying to ask where is the nearest cash machine is in Mandarin is beyond most of us. The ability of the mobile to speak clearly for you has shown some amazing results. People warm to you. It becomes a point of interest and communicating and getting what you want much simpler."
It's a familiar picture around the world; the picture based menu has been a 'crash mat' for those of us who don't speak the local language. Dining out is just a small part of the phrases available. The range of words is based around a number of activities from local customs, travel, doctors or emergencies to general conversations, flirting and fun.
In addition a city guide provides spoken directions to places of interest and cool places to hang-out, makes this an essential travellers accessory.
For a limited period the application can be downloaded for free by visiting http://www.xs2theworld.com (the normal price of each language is £5).
How it works
To download the application on your phone visit the XS2TheWorld website (www.xs2theworld.com), tell them which phone you own and then click to receive a message which contains a simple download link.
Currently available are seven languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Dutch, Spanish and even Thai. The fact that all the phrases are contained on the phone means you don't have to try and connect to the internet while abroad, which too often is slow and costly.
Languages launched today
The languages currently available include Chinese [Mandarin], Thai, Dutch, Spanish and French. With comprehensive city guides for Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing Bangkok, Amsterdam, Madrid, Paris and Buenos Aries.
XS2China / XS2Bangkok / XS2Barcelona / XS2Madrid / XS2Paris / XS2Amsterdam / XS2BuenosAries
Launch offer
The first 5,000 people can download the application for free. (Normally £5). Simply visit www.xs2theworld.com
See the product in action
About XS2TheWorld (http://www.xs2theworld.com)
XS2TheWorld is a mobile software company specialising in communication and travel applications. Dedicated to the latest mobile technology, XS2TheWorld offers a comprehensive range of user-friendly products and services to ease and enhance people's mobile lives.
XS2theworld's Vision: assisting travellers, expatriates and professionals in foreign countries solve their communication problems and guiding them to their ultimate destination.
