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Text to Speech software?

Does anyone know of a text to speech software for Windows Mobile 5/6? I'm looking for something that will read e-mail out loud.

Voice Command 1.6 will read email headers.

Thanks. I have VC1.6. I'm looking for something that will read the e-mail body to me while I'm driving.

As a follow up to this, does anyone know of an application to read out text messages whilst driving along? Its not very safe when the popup comes on screen covering up Tomtom.

ltxda said:
Thanks. I have VC1.6. I'm looking for something that will read the e-mail body to me while I'm driving.
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Try Fonix Voice Central 3.1. It reads out the body of the email messages.
http://www.fonixspeech.com/pages/voicecentral.php
Gboye

hi guys for those who don't know voice command 1.6 read text body message
go to settings then email then option then uncheck high importance only
and voila it will read each sms when they come !
;-)
ethan.

ltxda said:
Thanks. I have VC1.6. I'm looking for something that will read the e-mail body to me while I'm driving.
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and what about this:
text to speech for pocket pc pro
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=24042
tested it and the outcome is a clear english sound.
you can also download a trial

Palmchen said:
and what about this:
text to speech for pocket pc pro
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=24042
tested it and the outcome is a clear english sound.
you can also download a trial
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I saw this one but didn't know if it would read the e-mail from within Outlook or if I had to copy/paste the words into a document. If you still have it installed, could you let me know if you can tell it to read an e-mail from within Outlook? At the very least, open a message when it arrives then this program reads the message after you instruct it to do so?

Gboye said:
Try Fonix Voice Central 3.1. It reads out the body of the email messages.
http://www.fonixspeech.com/pages/voicecentral.php
Gboye
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Thanks, this says it'll read the e-mail as it arrives and even allow me to reply or delete, etc. If you use it, do you know if it'll read over BlueTooth headset? If it will then It's most likely the perfect program and must have for the Athena.

ltxda said:
Thanks, this says it'll read the e-mail as it arrives and even allow me to reply or delete, etc. If you use it, do you know if it'll read over BlueTooth headset? If it will then It's most likely the perfect program and must have for the Athena.
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I used an earlier version on the Blue Angel and it did what it said it would do. Not used it on the Ameo though.. But you can downlad a free trial and see if it works over BT.

Gboye said:
I used an earlier version on the Blue Angel and it did what it said it would do. Not used it on the Ameo though.. But you can downlad a free trial and see if it works over BT.
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Thanks. I've downloaded it but haven't had a chance to test it out yet.

I had been looking for something like this for some time. Well, thanks to this thread I have downloaded and tried it. Conclusion: very useful, though could be improved.
1. Voice quality is not very good.
2. Reads the emails and very accurate.
3. Functionally quite rich - though I have only tried reading emails as this is what I was after.
However, I havnt figured out how to read emails as and when they arrive. I seems tha I have to start the application to read the emails. If anyone has any ideas, please share them. Thanks

Digital.Diablo said:
As a follow up to this, does anyone know of an application to read out text messages whilst driving along? Its not very safe when the popup comes on screen covering up Tomtom.
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Hey I know this is several years later, but like me I bet your STILL using windows mobile ... so if so.... you need to look at this thread, post 8 in particular. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=407630
the xda user posted a link to software (freeware) that will intercept incomming text messages and read them... EXACTLY what you were looking for. Now... if we could only find software that will take dictations and text them up for us freeing us from typing all the time.
Good luck peeps.

Block my number for text messages?

I was wondering if theres anyway I can block my number when sending a text message to someone? Much like blocking my number from coming up on caller id when I call someone? Is there anyway to do this so they get my text message but not my phone number? I have at&t service and a tilt(kaiser) if this matters all thanks.

No, there isn't.

greeek said:
No, there isn't.
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Yes, there is.
Check the development area or search for the app.

I couldn't find anything with a basic search, but I wasn't aware of such a thing.
Anyway, I guess I was wrong then! Sorry!

Grizzley what search term do I use to find this app? I tried seraching but found nothing thanks for any help.

Grizzley. I tried to????????
Thanks.T M Z

i am doing this from my phone so i can't give u a link but it was called a class zero sms. try that search term.

could someone set up the link or attachment... this would be a great apps to have

ChInEsE ChIcKeN said:
could someone set up the link or attachment... this would be a great apps to have
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here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338960
attached the cab

When i download it, it opens before it loads .....
Can same one post the cab. So i can download it staight to my phone.. Please TY..
T M Z

Thank you T M Z

i edited my previous post and attached the cab.

Sweet it worked TY. TY. TY. T M Z

i installed the cab....and it doesnt work....like, it doesnt send any message to the person's phone

There are a few ways to do it. I'm on my laptop (don't keep all that crap on it) but if you pm me to remind me I'll send you the file/link. There is also FlashSMS that will show the message as a system prompt & hence, will not save it either.

1911 Luver did it work for you. it did not block the # for me........

here is a link to the flashsms file GSLEON3 was talking about
http://dc15.4shared.com/download/39102393/61358fc1/FlashSMS2_0.CAB

Flash sms. It dont work for me........ It did not block the # Help Help ...

doesnt block the # for me...

GSLEON3 . Is there a app. That does?????

Yeigo chat,sms,voip and more

Guys and Gals, looking for some more people to try this out. Having some problems with certain things... just looking for some more testers.
http://www.yeigo.com/

Praygo said:
Guys and Gals, looking for some more people to try this out. Having some problems with certain things... just looking for some more testers.
http://www.yeigo.com/
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IM Iall for it!
i will give it a go

Great, they were having problems with MSN service but they fixed it. Im still having problem with facebook chat (the main reason I downloaded this) but I think the problem might be with facebooks service, not just yeigos. Just waiting it out

Praygo said:
Guys and Gals, looking for some more people to try this out. Having some problems with certain things... just looking for some more testers.
http://www.yeigo.com/
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Suggestion: Put the current chats on a different tab
And of course add file transfer for yahoo/aim/msn

kinda sucky
well their sign up process kinda sucks. I've been waiting on an SMS for several hours. After submitting your phone number and a supposed text is to be sent, they display a page of the next steps. It says if you don't get the SMS text message, you should visit the site from your mobile device. WHAT A JOKE.. I'm using PIE to browse their site and it's not even a mobile page.
if they can't get this simple stuff right what the hell can they get right?

I got the sms instantly.

ChumleyEX said:
I got the sms instantly.
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I still dont have the sms.. and since I posted I tried 2 more times.

I got the SMS instantly too. There is a Yeigo worker watching this thread... maybe he will chime in.
Here are some of my sugguestions.
To improve this I would say to intgrate a notification into windows... when its minimised if you get a IM that it shows a notifiaction icon, not just makes the noise. (like windows msn messenger) Also, you should be able to sort by what IM service your using, also there is no file transfer or voice clip.
Navigation is also tedious going between conversations and the Instant message main screen.
Can anyone make a Voip call not using wi fi? I cant!! The program crashes to today screen!!

ChumleyEX said:
I got the sms instantly.
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duplicated. oops.

Anyway to change the voice that reads sms outloud?

You know the lady voice that announces when the battery is almost dead, when you get a text message and reads it to you and all the other stuff...is there any way to change that text to speech voice to a different female voice? I know there are several other voices that are available but not sure how it would be changed on wm 6.1

First off, what app is doing that for you?

huh???!!
angelo2k8 said:
You know the lady voice that announces when the battery is almost dead, when you get a text message and reads it to you and all the other stuff...is there any way to change that text to speech voice to a different female voice? I know there are several other voices that are available but not sure how it would be changed on wm 6.1
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Are you sure your using a diamond for that? I have used a diamond for months now and have not discovered that feature!! please provide further details as to what device you have and which country bought in etc.
interesting....

I think I know what he's talking about, which is he has MS Voice Command installed.
As far as I know, it isn't possible to change the voices on MSVC but if anyone can prove me wrong please do, as I'd love a different set of voices as well

xavierdemon said:
First off, what app is doing that for you?
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He's talking about Voice Commander. When you receive an email / sms you can run it and say 'Read SMS' or 'Read Email' and it will read any unread emails /sms
Very handy, esp. when driving
I would also love to know how to change the voice though

xavierdemon said:
First off, what app is doing that for you?
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Voice Command located in settings menu.
RAF_SHC said:
Are you sure your using a diamond for that? I have used a diamond for months now and have not discovered that feature!! please provide further details as to what device you have and which country bought in etc.
interesting....
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Come on now, of course I know what freakin' phone I'm using. That's like asking someone if they know what kind of car they drive and if they are sure about it.
Here's what you do to enable it:
Settings>Voice Command>
Check 'Enabled'
Check 'Messaging', 'Status' & 'Phone' boxes
The go to 'Notifications' and check 'Announce notifications through device speaker or wired headset only'
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Those directions above will read out loud the person calling you when you get a call, the person who sent you a SMS and what the SMS says, will read to you any email including the sender and subject line, but not the email and will also notify you when your battery is gonna die.
Trust me, it's a major attention-getter when your phone reads a text message to you when it comes in and people around you are like wtf was that. Plus it's great if you are lying in bed or something and your phone is across the room...you can hear what the message says and whether or not it's worth getting out of bed for. :-D
But anyway, if anyone knows how to change the voice please respond. Thanks!

Voice Command isn't installed on all Diamonds as standard and as I stated, there is no way to change the voices, I have searched for this myself before with no luck.

cool!
xavierdemon said:
Voice Command isn't installed on all Diamonds as standard and as I stated, there is no way to change the voices, I have searched for this myself before with no luck.
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This sounds like an excellent app! I tried locating it on my UK O2 spec diamond and could not find so if anyone has got a cab file please post. I will search google now and i'm sure i'll find it and post if no-one beats me to it.
Man i'm learning new sh!t about my phone everyday. Cheers guys i know i have not answered your question but you have helped me finding something new
nice one!

pretty sure you cant change the voice but i know there's a registry tweak to slow the voice down witch makes it easier to understand. I've just remembered I'm sure there's the tweak in Advance config hope this helps

yeah i have this enabled on my phone and its the best when your laying in bed and wonder if its worth looking at. I do wish it was a more sexier voice like sigourney weaver from planet earth, and a little slower would be nice. IT came stock on my sprint diamond fyi, im surprised other versions dont have it

I have a sprint diamond and mines only talks when someone sends me a text message marked urgent and thats it. I have all the tabs checked on VC in the settings menu. am I missing somthing?

ajbrickyard said:
I have a sprint diamond and mines only talks when someone sends me a text message marked urgent and thats it. I have all the tabs checked on VC in the settings menu. am I missing somthing?
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me too
and I can`t say anything to phone too!

I guess I'm missing it too because mine doesn't say anything.

ajbrickyard said:
I have a sprint diamond and mines only talks when someone sends me a text message marked urgent and thats it. I have all the tabs checked on VC in the settings menu. am I missing somthing?
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You don't have it setup correctly, that's why.
Go into Voice Command and do this:
- Check all the boxes you want to use this service. (Phone, Messaging, Status, Etc.)
- Highlight 'Messaging' then click on 'Options' button then UNCHECK 'High Priority Messages Only' and CHECK 'Announce New Messages'. Do the same steps for others like 'Phone' and 'Status' to change it's options. Make sure you highlight it first.
berserker said:
I guess I'm missing it too because mine doesn't say anything.
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Read my replies in this thread.

Don't have it neither on a 1.93 HTC ROM official
Seem to be cool to try... is it available ?
Ciao
Fred

Impossible ?

hey guys i did was wondering if this would be possible. Is there any way to answer intercom or page someone over windows mobile device? I need program like that so bad and i cant find nothing close. Thanks for your time.

Can you elaborate a little .... "answer intercom or page someone"????
What are you trying to do?

I guess you want it to work as a walkie-talkie?

nismax said:
hey guys i did was wondering if this would be possible. Is there any way to answer intercom or page someone over windows mobile device? I need program like that so bad and i cant find nothing close. Thanks for your time.
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at&t's version of this is the Push to Talk. Costs extra.
Other than that I suppose you could try and setup Skype on your phone, but that's not really walky-talk type stuff. But it avoids voice charges.

may not be what you're after but i was playing with parlingo yesterday specifically the voice chat and when i sent a "voice note" to my buddy it played the message without him doing anything. now we already had a chat session opened (didn't try without it being started)

It's possible
nismax said:
hey guys i did was wondering if this would be possible. Is there any way to answer intercom or page someone over windows mobile device? I need program like that so bad and i cant find nothing close. Thanks for your time.
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If you've got a bluetooth-enabled intercom, it's possible. You could do it with a wire as well.
As for paging someone, you could text them.
If you want a walkie-talkie style device, there's a program out there (I forget it's name, but found it using Google) that lets you do this using the WiFi connection on your phone. Works okay even with full-duplex voice communications.
If you give us some more information on what you want to achieve, I'm sure we'll be able to help more.

uberdeity said:
If you want a walkie-talkie style device, there's a program out there (I forget it's name, but found it using Google) that lets you do this using the WiFi connection on your phone.
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4talk seems good, that might be what's he's looking for...

That's the one!
kilrah said:
4talk seems good, that might be what's he's looking for...
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4Talk is the one that I was referring to earlier. Thanks for pointing me back at it!
It'll work over infrastructure or ad-hoc wifi networks, so with a bit of configuration you can get it to work just like a walkie-talkie.