Apple suspected of talking iPod
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Previously on 21talks, we reported on the design candidates for the next iPod that lurked from a patent filed by Apple. And we retain two scenarios, the regular mobile phone and the talking iPod. It seems that playing the same anticipating game of Apple next iPod, the daily Scotland on Sunday also clinched for the talking iPod.
“The new iPod will tell you what it is about to play, removing the need for users to look at the screen while selecting music, and making the device safer and easier to use while driving, cycling or in badly-lit locations.”
“The patent also makes clear that text-to-speech technology is likely to spread to other hand-held electronic devices such as mobile phones and palm-top computers.”
But the daily newspaper unveiled another features: “It also proposes using ‘voice talent’ - such as famous actors - to make the speech more human and add in the celebrity factor.”
Jul 10, 2006 | By Nuno
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[…] So, don’t be disappointed if this multimedia player just allows you to play tunes and videos, without WiFi connectivity and VoIP features. But at least, if this rumor is confirmed, another one might become true: The voice-enable iPhone, for which Apple has filled a patent application. It should be able to do text-to-speech and commanded by voice. […]