Talk For Me

Talk For Me
$0.99
9 reviews

Publisher

Slashcry.com

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Download size

3 MB

Last updated

5/17/2013

Version

1.7.0.0

Works with

  • Windows Phone 8

App requires

  • phone identity
  • owner identity
  • location services
  • data services
  • speech
  • HD720P (720x1280)
  • WVGA (480x800)
  • WXGA (768x1280)
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Supported languages (1)

English (United States)
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*Trial is the complete app, but with ads.

Talk for Me is a WP8 app for those that have speech issues.  It takes advantage of the built in Text to Speech engine and allows you to type in a sentence and then have the phone speak it on your behalf.

Updated 5/13/2012
- On screen keyboard will now display suggestive text like when emailing or texting.

Updated: 4/21/2013
- Improved Edit Rate of Speech
- Added Background
- Added "I am Ok.  Don't call help" button for those who have speech problems and problems communicating when they are coughing vs actually having a serious problem.
- Emergency screen.  Hold device up to your landline to notify emergency services of a fire or the need for an ambulance.
- Type in your medical issues and have the phone read them to first responders.

Update: 4/9/2013
- Battery Life Improvements
- Behavior tweaks

v1.5:
- Support for all installed Voices
- Speak Button: Have the phone speak on your behalf
- Present Button: Type in a message and hit Present and the phone will show it in large text for someone to easily read it.
- SMS Button: Text your message to someone.
- Choose your background.  Several different backgrounds are available for you to choose from.
- Support for Light and Dark Themes
- Additional Pre-Defined Speak Buttons (Just say your name, Credit and Debit).
- Instructions on how to Add more voices to your phone.
 
Features:
- Type in a sentence and tap the megaphone for the phone to speak.
- Adjust Rate of Speech (Slow speech).
- A Self introduction button where the phone will say your name.
- Quick Shortcut on launch screen for Significant other's name.
- Common Phrases preprogrammed.
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Reviews

  • by Craig 5/10/2013
    One of the fastest and most responsive text to speech apps around. I don't have a medcal need for it but anybody with speech impediments should try it out.
  • by Sarah 4/20/2013
    A must for a family member of ours. Has changed his life.
  • by User 2/22/2013
    Fun. Can see how it is useful
  • by Michael 1/17/2013
    I use this app daily to communicate. It has aided me greatly and the developer has been very quick to respond to my requests. Thank you.
  • by Ryan 1/17/2013
    Perfect for text to speech. Helpful for people with speech problems.
  • by Betty 1/17/2013
    This app is phenomenal! It can be personalized easily and adapted for those that need assistance instantly. Schools and hospitals could utilize this app for far less than purchasing specialized equipment. Another benefit is that it's so much fun to use!!!
  • by Mary 1/15/2013
    Works great. Helps a member of my family communicate with us.