This upgrade in an iPhone app is sure to keep avid users of Facebook as well as Twitter quite happy. Promptu Systems Corporation releases a new update for the ShoutOUT, speech-to-text iPhone app. This new upgrade provides users with the facility of Tweeting and updating their Facebook status by means of flowing natural speech, instead of typing on the iPhone’s virtual keyboard.
The new ShoutOUT app appears to write out spoken Tweets and Facebook updates in a matter of just a few seconds. Users can then send it to Twitter, Facebook or both simultaneously with simply a push of a button. One need not go through the dreary procedure of cut-and-paste.
This app is claimed to be an inclusive texting app that allows users to generate, mail and receive text messages with either flowing natural speech or the iPhone’s virtual keyboard. By means of Promptu’s SmartWord technology, users can rectify the occasional mistake by tapping on a word to view and choose from expected options.
Users are charged in pennies for spoken messages. Moreover, messages crafted via only keyboard are completely free. ShoutOUT speech recognition is believed to be server-based and apparently 100 percent automatic. Every message transcription that emerges on users’ mobile phones is formulated with no human interference whatsoever, so privacy is can be assured. The new updated release of ShoutOut comprises of wired headsets that come with microphones which can be applied to mail voice messages. Also, landscape keyboard support is available for keying in text messages.
Giuseppe Staffaroni, Promptu’s CEO, commented, “Tweet and update Facebook with your voice. It’s faster, and the experience is much better because there’s no more natural and intuitive form of human expression than speech.”
Generally the ShoutOUT app encompasses inbox and outbox. Some of the features boast of message exchanges threaded by receiver, one can mail to numerous people simultaneously and announcement of incoming messages. Moreover, the app enables the facility to include thumbnail images for contacts. The app embraces one-touch navigation to all new incoming and outgoing messages and big font choice for multitasking.
ShoutOUT app can be downloaded for no charge from the Apple App Store and comes with 25 voice credits. Users can top-up their voice credits by having 50 voice credits for $1.99. Users can include 150 voice credits and 250 voice credits for $3.99 and $4.99 respectively.