language apps

[Andrew Cunningham]

Hi Phil, couple of quick comments.

Usefulness of apps on iOS or Android platforms will vary by language.

Unless the language is supported by core fonts, the app will need to
support customisable, embeddable fonts in order to display characters.
easily enough done ESP in apps that use HTML5 and CSS3.

The real barrier is lack of rendering support. If complex rendering is
needed, language may not be able to be rendered correctly.

For any app, it will be necessary to evaluate its appropriatenes for
specific language in question
On Dec 16, 2011 8:00 AM, "Phillip E Cash Cash" <cashcash at email.arizona.edu>
wrote:

> Greetings ILAT folks,
>
> A tribal community language teacher made an inquiry today and is
> asking the following question...
>
> "Are there any language apps that can be used on Ipad 2 and Iphone?
> What are the names?"
>
> This would be a good time for experienced ILAT members to provide a
> kind of informal up-to-date review of what is currently being used.
> Too, the question can include Android users as well. :)
>
> I do wish to suggest that each response would be helpful if it can
> provide some insights on user experiences (either as an individual or
> group) and/or the language is it used for.  Much thanks in advance!
>
> Phil
> UofA
>
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