Voice recognition software is not rocket science and new
anymore, but if you place this feature on a smartphone, it comes to life.
Imagine the frustration it would eliminate by having this feature on your phone
-- scrambling for a microphone and repeating yourself again and again. Voice
recognition is now becoming large and popular nowadays because of the enhanced
speech recognition capabilities of today's smartphone platforms, such as
Google's Android and Apple iOS.
The need of integrating voice recognition has arised due to the
increasing prevalence of laws restricting the use of mobile phones, especially
when driving. Although Bluetooth can be found useful for drivers to talk
hands-free, but sometimes people want to access email and text messages, too.
Luckily, there's a pool of apps that can provide such access and
more. Below is a simple roundup of some of today's best voice-activated apps
that are just waiting for your commands.
The PromptSmart app is
the very first voice recognition-enabled telemprompter app for iOS devices. It
aims to be the "smartest teleprompter for the easiest public speaking
experience." With the use of VoiceTrack voice recognition technology,
PromptSmart promises to follow along with a speaker's voice, highlighting the
appropriate text in real-time along with a speaker's natural pace. For scripted
presentations, users can import a script from Box, Dropbox, Gmail, Google Drive
or OneDrive, or just create your own within the app. Presentations can be
customized with different text and background colors, font types and sizes.
PromptSmart is available
for download at $9.99 at iTunes. The app's cost will increase to $14.99 once its early promotional period
expires.
With RunGo, you don't have to look for a running companion because the app
lets you easily map out your run and then gives you voice navigation along the
way, while letting you listen to your favorite music and take calls. Other
great features that users can enjoy from this app includes -- a library of
running routes, advanced voice navigation, route creator for planning your own
routes, can work offline once routes are downloaded, and it requires no login.
Android and iOS users can
download the RunGo app for free.
Don't
you wish your front camera has the same good resolution like the one at the
back of your phone? But that's not the case. This is where Selfie Assistant comes in
handy. This app guides you to take better shots with your phone's rear camera
by talking you through a photo and letting you know how many people will be
included in the shot when you can't see the front screen of your phone.
The
Selfie Assistant is free for iOS users, but Android users can get another app that offers the same functionality.
Want to
take your ordering habits to a different level? If you don't want to type in
your pizza order, check out the Domino's app.
"Dom," the app's helpful voice-ordering assistant, is available for a
variety of personalized ordering needs -- which includes taking out an order
for carryout or delivery, handling saved Easy Orders, suggesting additions to a
meal, and finding coupons for the best deals.
The app can be downloaded
for free and is compatible on both iOS and Android platforms.
Isn't it
frustrating when you try to follow a recipe online from your phone or tablet,
but then it turns off when your prep steps are too long or becomes messy when
you try to swipe on the screen and your hands are messy with all those
ingredients you're holding? Don't worry because SideChef is the
perfect solution for your cooking/baking needs. The app speaks each step and
then waits for you to say "Next," "Back," or
"Repeat" before it performs the next action.
SideChef is free for
download for both iOS and Android users.
This
free app for iOS, Android, and Windows is a fast and easy to use tool with
numerous languages built in and accurate translations. With iTranslate, you can select between lots of different dialects, choose a
male or female voice, and even control the speech rate. The app is optimized
for fast text input. Get suggestions while you're typing, turn your phone to
the side, and use both hands for typing with the bigger landscape keyboard, or
use its popular swipe gestures for quick copying and pasting. iTranslate can be
a great addition to your next vacation, making it fast for you to translate
conversations in real time for over 90 languages.
This app
completely changes the dynamic of the traditional remote control, creating a
whole new experience between TV and customers' devices. With the swipe of a
finger, the Xfinity X1 Remoteapp
transforms your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into personal entertainment
assistants. Using motion and gesture controls, viewers can easily find what to
watch on live TV and Xfinity on Demand. A simple shake of your device will
pause programs on the TV. Filters and the device's keyboard find shows and
movies faster than ever before. Plus, the app lets users interact on the TV
with social media tools and apps, such as news, weather, sports, Facebook,
Pandora, and Twitter.
The free app is compatible for both iOS and Android devices.
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