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Category Utilities
Program license Free
Version 1.21.11
Size 23 MB
Works under: Android
Program available in English
Content rating Teen
Package name co.interlo.interloco
Program by Interlo Co.

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SayWhat Video Dictionary is an innovative, user-driven dictionary app that offers definitions in the form of brief video clips.

Concept and Functionality

SayWhat Video Dictionary is not your typical dictionary app. Instead of providing word definitions in text form, this app offers definitions in a unique and engaging way: through 10-second video clips. This captivating approach encourages users not only to learn new words and phrases but also to contribute to the growing word collection by recording their own definition videos. Essentially, if a user knows the definition of a word, they can record a 10-second video explaining it, thereby enriching the knowledge pool of the SayWhat community.

Design and Usability

The app boasts an intuitively designed interface that is easy to navigate. The main screen displays a collection of the most popular and recent definitions, allowing users to stay updated with trending words and phrases. When looking for a specific word, users can utilize the efficient search feature. The app also allows its users to rate the clarity and accuracy of each video definition, ensuring the quality of the content.

Community Interaction and Learning

In addition to being a dictionary, SayWhat Video Dictionary promotes an active learning community where users can request definitions for words unknown to them. For instance, if a user is unfamiliar with a certain phrase in Spanish, they can request the definition. If another user knows the phrase, they can respond by recording a video explanation. This mechanism fosters a dynamic, interactive learning environment that transcends the boundaries of traditional dictionaries.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, SayWhat Video Dictionary is an ingenious app that transforms the way we learn and share knowledge about words and phrases. It offers a wealth of new terminologies and idioms not found in conventional dictionaries, while also providing an avenue for users to contribute to the learning community. The result is an evolving video encyclopedia that makes learning new words both engaging and fun.

Pros

Innovative approach to word definitions
User-friendly interface
Interactive learning community
Flexibility to contribute to the dictionary

Cons

Dependence on user submissions for definitions
Limited to 10-second videos which might not be sufficient for complex definitions

✓ Fantastic new explore page. Much easier to explore all content SayWhat has to offer:) You guys will love it ^_^

✓ A better search experience, easier to find results you wanted.

Potentially dangerous permissions

ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
CAMERA: Required to be able to access the camera device.
GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
RECORD_AUDIO: Allows an application to record audio.
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
BLUETOOTH: Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
co.interlo.interloco.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
com.sonyericsson.permission.CAMERA_EXTENDED

SayWhat Video Dictionary