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“World Lens” iPhone app translates from Spanish to English via augmented reality.. sort of

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Imagine holding your iPhone up to a sign written in Spanish and instantly having it translated back to you in English. Magic, right? Well that’s what the recently released “Word Lens” app purports to do. The video demo below is awe-inspiring, but a perusal of user reviews on iTunes reveals a slew of user complaints. […]

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New translator app for the iPhone is a perfect mix of utility and gimmickry

Monday, November 30, 2009

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We’ll be honest – gimmicky apps for the iPhone can be pretty cool.  And it goes without saying that useful iPhone apps are, well, useful.  But when you combine a gimmick with an app that actually provides some utility, the power and entertainment value of the iPhone really starts to impress. And in that vein, […]

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