Babelshot Kitchen

Babelshot 1.1 is ready for beta testing. This update includes the following improvements:

- New tab for selecting images from camera roll.

- Support for screenshot translation. Press two buttons simultaneously to save a screenshot to camera roll, then tap Saved Photos tab to select the image for translation.

- Added Chinese simplified to the list of available languages.

- Bug fixes and minor accuracy improvements.

If interested, send your device ID (UDID) to babelshot@codiumlabs.com or DM @babelshot.

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On first weekend of 2010, you can get Babelshot for only $0.99. This is 66% off regular price. This price won't last, get it in the app store while you can - http://linktoapp.com/babelshot . Happy New Year!

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We have plenty of free promo codes to give away. Each code allows you to install the ultimate translator app on your iPhone completely free (instead of regular price $2.99.) You can see what the app does and how it works in the app store: http://linktoapp.com/babelshot.

Promo codes are valid for US app store only. To grab your code, follow @babelshot and send us a message. Retweet the news, forward to your friends - we have many promo codes available and all must go before they expire!

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First update has been approved by Apple stuff and is available now. The most important change is dramatically improved quality of Italian and Dutch OCR. If you are traveling into Italy or The Netherlands, be sure to install the update before you go. For everyone else, there are some decent improvements in other languages and a few bug fixes.

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I have over 20 promo codes for Babelshot that I need to distribute before they expire. Babelshot is an ultimate translation app for iPhone. It translates text snapped with iPhone camera into any of 48 supported languages. You can see how the app looks and works in these posts: 1, 2, 3.

To claim your free code, follow @babelshot on Twitter and retweet this status: http://twitter.com/babelshot/status/5203898186 . Then I will DM your code within several hours.

Promo codes are available on first come - first serve basis and in US app store only.

UPDATE: All promo codes gone. Stay tuned, there will be more available in November.

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iPod Touch Lab (Japanese) posted a terrific video of Babelshot at work. Check it out. It is totally worth it.

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Babelshot is now available for download in the app store. My special thanks to all beta testers who, without doubt, helped to make this release happen. You rock!

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Babelshot still needs 20 beta testers to test around the edges and polish out user experience. You can see what the app currently looks like here and here. The requirements are simple:

• iPhone 3GS or previous generation iPhone with Clarifi case is recommended (but not required). Original iPhone and iPhone 3G without Clarifi case are limited to translating large fonts only and with lower OCR quality. iPod Touch owners are limited to manual input only.
• Non-English and second language speakers are welcome.
• Previous beta testing experience is a plus

What is expected from you:

• Install and use the app for reasonable period time
• Report any bugs or issues noticed.
• Provide honest feedback on general look and feel of the app.

If interested, comment here, send me your device ID to babelshot@codiumlabs.com or via DM @babelshot on Twitter. You can find device ID (UDID) in iTunes when device is connected. Let the fun begin! 

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