Bing Translator 2015.313.1811.4303
Ready to help all Windows Phone users, Bing Translator is well prepared for a variety of scenarios that involve more than simple text translations and text to speech features.
Decent looks for a highly functional tool
Presenting itself as a serious and somber application, dressed all in black, this utility is less appealing, but very much practical, as you will surely notice from the first use. The features and commands are all at hand, while moving around the various sections of the app is done quite smoothly and without any delays or other types of flaws.
There is a generous live view area at your disposal that can help you obtain immediate results for the camera-aided translation module. On the Start screen live tile you can have displayed the "word of the day", a translation example that uses a language pair you define in the "Settings"menu.
Comprehensive translation capabilities for online and offline use
Bing Translator comes equipped with the necessary tools for performing classical interlingual renditions, using the keyboard input method and allowing the selection of any languages from the 40 currently available.
A neat addition is the camera module that can be used to read signs or interpret public announcements, read maps and any other related task. To use it, you will have to hold the phone steady and allow the camera to focus on the text to be acquired and translated. The language recognition is pretty fast and the results are as accurate as any translation you would obtain through the online engine.
Speaking into the microphone to have your words translated is another built-in feature of this app that comes with yet another neat feature, namely the ability to use it offline by downloading the dedicated packs.This functionality is welcomed, but it needs a lot more packs so as to cover the same amount of languages as the online engine is uses.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI7
Certainly not the fairest of them all, Bing Translator is less attractive than many similar solutions. |
Function9
A truly versatile application, this one covers pretty much all usage scenarios and the sources are up to date to provide decent translations. |
Security8
Basically, this app will only require access to the owner identity, but users are advised to proceed with caution as the vocal and camera translation modes will send voice and image data to the developer. |
Battery9
The power consumption is minimal, so the app can be used for a long time without worrying that the battery will deplete suddenly. |
Price10
A most valuable tool and resource for translations, this freebie application is well worth at least a try. |
Compatibility9
The majority of Windows Phone powered devices are able to handle this app, as it requires version 7.5 and above of the operating system, access to the built-in camera and microphone to function fully. |
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 2015.313.1811.4303
- reviewed version:
- 3.0.2.0
- developer:
- Microsoft
- category:
- SCIENCE & EDUCATION
- os version req.:
- 7.5, 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 612