# Smartphone Interpreter Apps The Worldictionary App is Ideal for Tech-Savvy Travelers By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worldictionary-app References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/worldictionary-iphone-translation-app/18474/) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/app/worldictionary-instant-translator/id429372600?mt=8) My desire to get an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-translation-ring) has only grown after seeing the Worldictionary app. The Worldictionary app is designed for tech-savvy travelers who want a fast and efficient way to [translate foreign languages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-translation). To use the Worldictionary app, simply start it up and point it at a confusing bit of text, such as a street sign or menu item. The app will automatically pull up the exact definition of the word along with its synonyms. Perhaps the greatest function of this app is its [available dictionary function](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-dictionary) that saves your searches and acts as a sort of quick-reference archive. The app currently can translate nine languages: traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, Germany, Italian and Spanish, and sells for $5. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Language Translation Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an app that can translate multiple languages with advanced features like synonym suggestions and quick-reference archives. - **Tech-savvy Traveler Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative apps and tools specifically designed for tech-savvy travelers to enhance their travel experiences. - **Mobile Dictionary Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a mobile dictionary app that not only provides word definitions but also saves search history for quick referencing. ### Where This Applies - **Language Translation Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced language translation services that utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning for accurate and efficient translations. - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and mobile apps into the travel and tourism industry to enhance the travel experience and provide convenient tools for travelers. - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative mobile apps that cater to specific needs and provide unique features to stand out in the competitive app market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Translation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-translation-app.md) - [Multilingual Restaurant Reservation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabelog-app.md) - [Immersive Language-Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-echo.md) - [Universal Language Translation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vasco-v4-instant-translator.md) - [Real-Time Translator Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babelphone.md) - [On-Screen Translator Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easydict.md) - [Offline Dictionary Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offlinewords.md) - [Text-Deciphering Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picture-translate.md) - [Visual Language Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capwords.md)