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Never get lost for words again when driving abroad. XS2TheWorld is an application that turns your mob÷­ile phone into a multilingual holiday or business lifeline.

The software contains up to 300 phrases for each of the seven languages that are currently supported, and more are set to follow.

Not only are phrases displayed on your screen phonetically, they are also spoken fluently in the local language via the phone’s speaker. So whether you need to decipher directions or find a fuel station, you can now let your mobile do the talking. In addition, a city guide pro÷­vides spoken directions to places of interest, making the new set-up an essential accessory for travellers.

For a limited period, the applic÷­ation can be downloaded free by visiting www.xs2theworld.com – the normal price is ÷£5 a language.

To add the program to your phone, visit the website, specify which mobile you own and then click to receive a message which contains a simple download link.

Current languages available are Mandarin, Cantonese, Chinese, Thai, French, Dutch and Spanish.




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