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Shared phone

Conversation mode

Two people use one phone. Each person taps their side and speaks.

Best when the other person does not have the app.

Two people share one phone at a table while reading captions.
App home screen with language buttons and a microphone button
Real app screenshots, from the web version.

Real moments

  • One phone sits between both people.
  • Each side has its own language.
  • A person taps, speaks, and shows the translation.
  • The screen stays simple for quick turn-taking.

Use it this way

  1. 1Open Conversation mode.
  2. 2Pick both languages.
  3. 3Tap your side before you speak.
  4. 4Let the other person read or tap their side.

When it fails

  • If speech is detected in the wrong language, tap the correct side first.
  • If the screen rotates poorly, lock the phone orientation.
  • If both people talk at once, pause and take turns.

What to trust

  • This mode avoids automatic two-language listening.
  • Manual turn-taking is more reliable.
  • One phone is enough for many real situations.

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