Tellme Pre-announces Voice-Control Software for Windows Mobile 6.5

Tellme has announced plans to release a free application that will allow users to perform a wide variety of tasks on a Windows Mobile 6.5 phone by speaking commands aloud.

The upcoming service will let users:

• Send a text by saying "text" to open a text box, then speak the text message and say "send" to send it to anyone in their contact list
• Initiate a call simply by saying "call" and then the name of anyone in their contact list
• Search the Web with Microsoft Live Search by speaking your request, such as "weather in San Francisco, California", "Pizza in Kansas City" or "Mother's Day gift ideas"

"Because it's so intuitive, we believe there is a real opportunity for voice to materialize as the leading user interface for the phone," said Dariusz Paczuski, senior director of consumer services at Tellme. "By bringing voice access to calling, texting and searching together we reduce 'menu surfing' on phones and make the convenience of voice more tangible for everyday needs."

Tellme will be available for free on Windows Mobile 6.5 phones when they hit store shelves this fall. Initially available in the Windows Marketplace for Mobile store, Tellme will also make the service available for free to mobile operators and carriers to embed in their products.

Source: Tellme