Screenshots of Keyboards and Speech Packs in WP8

[gagmani]

Here are the screenshots of all the Keyboards and Speech Packs available in WP8 GDR3 (Lumia Black).

 

[N_LaRUE]

I'm just curious as to why this information is needed.

 

[gagmani]

LOL, I myself feel this is silly. This is for those who do not own a WP8 device and want to see which languages are supported in keyboards and speech section. And they have not a WP8 device nearby.

 

[Pete]

Windows Phone 8 Feature & Service Availability

Has everything you need to know.

 

[Pranjal Rai]

LOL, I myself feel this is silly. This is for those who do not own a WP8 device and want to see which languages are supported in keyboards and speech section. And they have not a WP8 device nearby.

How do we access the speech pack section, cuz when i open the speech setting on my wp8, i can only see speech language...

 

[gagmani]

How do we access the speech pack section, cuz when i open the speech setting on my wp8, i can only see speech language...

The names of the voices seen in last three screenshots are taken from an app called "TALK2ME". First select the language in Speech and it will download and install itself. Then open the app and select the voice. Speech Section does not show the name of the voice.

talk2me | Windows Phone Apps+Games Store (United States)

Modern Speech Pro | Windows Phone Apps+Games Store (United States)

 

[Pete]

So those voice packs are only available in those distinct apps and don't set the phone's voice...

 

[gagmani]

So those voice packs are only available in those distinct apps and don't set the phone's voice...

No they are available in start button also. These voices are from Microsoft. But Microsoft only displays language and gender of the voice. The code names of the voices are visible only in third part apps. You do not need third party apps for voice search and speech to text. They only extend functionality. You can write any sentence and convert it to speech with above apps. There is no built-in function like iPhone to select text and speak. The above apps do this.

 

[gagmani]

Windows Phone 8 Feature & Service Availability

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Thanks, I know that. But screenshots also show input methods(handwriting,12 key,qwerty etc.) and localized versions of languages. But the official link does not show full information.