Linxy - Real-Time Dictionary


Linxy - Real-Time Dictionary
  • Publisher: EvenPixel
  • Genre: Reference
  • Released: 27 Jul, 2012
  • Size: 134.5 MB
  • Price: FREE!
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Description

Linxy gives you instant word explanations. Point camera and get offline dictionary definition.

Simply point camera on a text and instantly see augmenting dictionary and encyclopedia information for detected words. Learn new words, facts and obtain knowledge quickly and with style.

Linxy is an augmented-reality reading app. Point your iPhone at text in a book or magazine and instantly obtain word definitions. You can also just type in a word to quickly lookup its meaning.

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FEATURES

- Instant word recognition using iPhone's camera
- 2-word term recognition (IAPs)
- English word dictionary and encyclopedia
- Offline Wikipedia & Wiktionary definitions
- Over 400.000 word definitions
- Works 100% offline
- Manual word lookup
- Offline dictionary
- Extra content can be purchased as IAPs: Economics, Finance, Law terms

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EXTRA CONTENT

Extra content databases Economics, Finance, Law recognise 2-word terms as well. They can be purchased from within the app.
* Economics content pack: Database of 9100+ terms such as Quantitative easing, Ridit scoring, Invisible hand etc.
* Finance content pack: Database of 11700+ terms such as Bull trap, Gross profit, Swap spread etc.
* Law content pack: Database of 7400+ terms such as Per quod, Ambit claim, Super statute etc.

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Currently supporting iPhone4, 4S, 5 and iPod Touch 5. Optimised for both 3.5" and 4" screen sizes.

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What people are saying :

* * * "Developer EvenPixel has an app that will have you ditching your paper dictionary like a hot potato" - appshopper.com

* * * "When we finished the review, the app left us with the sweetest taste and we strongly suggest it." - shineapp.com

* * * "Linxy is truly a nice app which lets you take a picture of any word in a physical book or newspaper, and then it searches for its meaning." - ilovefreesoftware.com

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What we're working on: Adding more content databases, translation dictionaries and recognition of new input languages. Support for more devices and always improving recognition quality.

We're excited to hear what you think... let us know how you like Linxy and if you'd like to see a feature implemented.

Please leave a rating if you enjoy the app! This is the best way to support us if you like Linxy - so others can see your recommendations.

Text content in Linxy is based on Wikipedia and Wiktionary and is distributed under CREATIVE COMMONS ATTRIBUTION-SHARE ALIKE LICENSE.

What's New in Version 1.1

- Added 3 new content packs: Economics, Finance, Law term databases. Content packs include recognition of 2-word terms!
- GUI and misc. improvements

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