Real-time Chinese text translation coming to iPhone Pleco Dictionary
I’m in a split mind over whether this would have a positive or negative effect on learning Chinese. If you came to overly rely on it, you’d never have an incentive to actually learn the characters, while on the other hand, it would be extremely useful for checking words when time is of the essence. Either way, this is an killer feature:
From Engadget:
Pleco 2.2, however, is one of the first apps we’ve seen that can translate text in real time using the live image presented on your phone’s camera display. The new feature, targeted for release in September, requires iOS 4 and should work with either the iPhone 4 or older 3GS.
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Dave Flynn
Dave is a designer of websites, learner of Chinese and lover of technology. Originally from the UK , he's been living in Taiwan and learning Mandarin Chinese for the last four years. He founded and runs Chinese Hacks, a blog dedicated to effectively learning Chinese.
2 Comments
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Amazing. Really amazing.
PLECO ROCKS!
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This is an amazing feature, wish they’d release an Android version. This kind of feature could also make someone regret buying an HTC Desire …maybe
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