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Vlingo has launched an enhanced version of its voice-powered iPhone application, allowing users to send email and text messages simply by speaking into their beloved device. Unlike similar speech recognition apps that offer a single use only, Vlingo delivers up to six voice-powered features including: email, SMS Paste, social site updates, maps and voice dial. Here are some examples how you can use Vlingo:
- Email: “Email Will, Subject IntoMobile, I need a vacation man!” – and an email will be sent to our Editor in Chief asking him for a vacation on my behalf.
- SMS: “Text Stefan, Message How’s the weather in Helsinki? Seeing any penguins lately?”
- SEARCH: “Bing Italian restaurants in Belgrade,” and view results. In addition to Bing (which is a new search engine supported by Vlingo), you can also use Google and Yahoo for your queries.
It’s that simple. And you can also use the application for voice dialing, search, maps, Facebook and Twitter updates. The new email and SMS Paste messaging features can be added to the app for $6.99 each, or both for $9.99.
Vlingo (FREE) [iTunes link]
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
