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Lonely Planet has a new range of Apps known collectively as Offline Translator. It is a mobile s

peech and text translator for people who are travelling worldwide. It is available for both iOS (Apple’s Operating System) including iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch and Android mobile devices.

It is very simple. As you talk, it translates. You can just record your voice or type in the text and you will get the audio and text translation without paying any data or roaming charges.

When you make an effort to speak the native language, it gives a new meaning to your travel experience and it is a great way of connecting with people and a place. This App helps with the day to day practicalities when you are travelling in a non-English speaking country.

There are a couple of features that make this a worthy travel companion. It is hundred per cent offline. Unlike the other translator products, it does not require an internet connection or data roaming. You can use it anywhere and anytime without incurring any costs. Roaming fees can really sting when you use your mobile overseas.

Another important feature of this App is that it is bilingual. You can translate from English to any foreign language and from any foreign language to English.  It is very useful when you want to understand what is being said or written when you are abroad. You also would like the people there to understand you. You can actually have a two way conversation with the App acting as the translator.

The Lonely Planet Offline Translator App makes communication simple when you are travelling. The speech technology that powers the Apps is supplied by Jibbigo. Watch the Offline Translator in action: