December 2011
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Version 1.2
Version 1.2 is available in the app store as a free update. Please update by visiting App Store app on your home screen. Changes in this version: - Entire app is now Retina display and iOS 5 compatible. - Added Google Translate 2.0 support. - New buttons for e-mailing photo and translated text. - App optimized for dual core processor inside iPhone 4S. - Some bug fixes and OCR accuracy...
October 2011
1 post
Untitled
We apologize for translation service interruptions this week. These are caused by changes in Google Translate API. New version is already in review and should be released soon. If your text is not immediately translated, please save it to archive using top button, then try again in a minute or two. Thank you for your patience! Posted via email from Babelshot Kitchen | Comment »
June 2010
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iPhone 4
Babelshot HD is coming late July, updated for iPhone 4. We will begin testing the new version as soon as we lay our hands on new hardware on June 28th, and submit to the app store shortly thereafter. Among the improvements are support for high-resolution camera and HD screenshot translation, and a few convenience settings. Current Babelshot users will get free upgrade. Also, current version is...
May 2010
1 post
May Sale - $0.99 - 80% off
Babelshot price is temporarily reduced to $0.99. It is whopping 80% discount off regular price. Deal will not last, this sale will be over by Monday. Enjoy! Posted via web from Babelshot Kitchen | Comment »
March 2010
2 posts
Babelshot Lite released + March promo code...
Apple just approved our new app, Babelshot Lite. In this app, we packaged only the best functionality of original Babelshot into a smaller download, and optimized it for travelers and foreign students. Babelshot Lite is completely free and available today in the app store. Get it now. To celebrate the occasion, we are giving away 40 FREE PROMO CODES for the full version of Babelshot (normally...
Spring sale!
Babelshot 1.1.1 was approved by Apple reviewers and is live in the app store. For the next 3 days, we’re offering Babelshot for sale at unforgettable price - only $0.99! Deal will not last, grab your copy today at http://appstore.babelshot.com or by searching Babelshot in App Store on your iPhone. Posted via web from Babelshot Kitchen | Comment »
January 2010
2 posts
Beta testing Babelshot 1.1
Babelshot 1.1 is ready for beta testing. This update includes 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 image for translation. - Added Chinese simplified to the list of available languages. - Bug fixes and minor accuracy...
Babelshot price drop - $0.99
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! Posted via web from Babelshot Kitchen | Comment »
December 2009
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Big promo codes giveaway!
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 a DM. Retweet the news, forward...
November 2009
2 posts
Babelshot 1.0.1 hit the app store
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. Posted via web from Babelshot...
O'Reilly Media chose Babelshot the best app for...
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October 2009
3 posts
Free promo codes available
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: TBD . Then I will DM your code...
Cool video of Babelshot at work
iPod Touch Lab (Japanese inside) posted a terrific video of Babelshot at work. Check it out. It is totally worth it. Posted via web from Babelshot Kitchen | Comment »
Babelshot is available in the app store
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! Posted via web from Babelshot Kitchen | Comment »
September 2009
4 posts
Beta testers needed!
Babelshot still needs 20 beta testers to test around the edges and polish out user experience. 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. ...
More screenshots
I created more tesing screenshots this morning. First image sequence shows how to translate excerpt from a book in English, into French. Note that since my intention was to use the translation elsewhere, I manually corrected text formatting between steps 5 and 6. This step is neither required nor affects quality of translation. And I made the second image sequence when I was frantically...
Preparing for beta testing
I am implementing few minor UI tweaks based on feedback received from friend-testing. This was the last round of insider QA. The product is stable. Tomorrow I will send out first invitations for private beta testing. If you read this and would like to give it a shot, leave a comment or send an email to babelshot@codiumlabs.com. You won’t believe how scared I am to think that a product of...
First public screenshots
1 - select paragraph of German2 - preview OCR results3 - read English translation! See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from Babelshot Kitchen | Comment »