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Travelers can give their thumbs a rest with Dragon Dictation

Travelers can give their thumbs a rest with Dragon Dictation

 


May 11, 2012
When visiting Barcelona, travelers will want to have a car rental in Spain handy so they can take in all that the city has to offer. From the towering spires of La Sagrada Família to the Gothic Barcelona Cathedral, having transportation makes it that much easier to see these attractions.

Unfortunately, when individuals are staying in fascinating destinations like Barcelona, two factors can slow them down. First, with so much to appreciate, they may find themselves rushing to see as much as they can before they have to depart. Second, family and friends back home are sure to want the latest updates on what their traveling friends are seeing.

Stopping to text, email or update one's blog every five minutes can get old and devour precious travel time. Fortunately, there is a smartphone app that can help these individuals avoid having to stop and tap away at their device’s keypad. Thanks to Dragon Dictation, travelers can finally give their thumbs a rest and respond to their loved ones back home in a timely manner.

What does it do?

Once individuals download this free app onto their smartphone, they just speak and the program will handle the text. All travelers have to do is tap the button that appears in the center of the screen and start talking. When users are finished, they can tap the "done" button at the bottom of the screen and see what they just said.

If Dragon got anything wrong along the way, users can easily make whatever corrections need to be made. Then, they can select where this message goes, from social media websites like Facebook and Twitter, to an email address.

What are the drawbacks?

While Dragon does a pretty good job of transcribing even complex words, there will always be occasions when the program gets something wrong. Fortunately, any problems are an easy fix thanks to the app’s editing feature.

Is it worth downloading?

Aside from the fact that this app costs nothing at all, this program is great for those whose hands are not always free. For instance, those who are driving their car rental in Barcelona can put their smartphone on their lap, begin recording and respond to messages without having to take their eyes off the road. Once they come to a complete stop, they can quickly send their messages and get back to driving.
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