Babylon Presents iBabylon; A New iPhone Application

iBabylon provides quick translation and access to dictionaries in over 75 languages as well as full text translation in 33 languages

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Feb 22, 2010, 11:12 ET

NEW YORK, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- After having launched a designated version for Mac, Babylon Ltd., the international Internet Company and the leading provider of single-click dictionary and translation software, today proudly presents iBabylon -- the unique application for iPhone and iPod.

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iBabylon features include:

Translation to Multiple Languages -- iBabylon enables the selection of multiple target languages and obtaining translations in any one of these languages for every word -- simultaneously!
Dictionary and Full Text Translation -- seamlessly switches between 'Dictionary' and 'Text' modes. In 'Dictionary' mode, the user obtains in-depth translations for words and expressions. In 'Text' mode, full paragraphs are easily translated with a single touch.
Huge Selection of Dictionaries and Glossaries -- Users gain access to translation results from over 1,500 glossaries in over 75 languages. iBabylon provides translation results from various sources, which include dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias and lexicons in every imaginable language, cover a wide range of subjects and represent a variety of levels and sources from amateur to professional, from private to corporate.
Choice of 15 Interface Languages -- Whether the user's native language is English, Russian or Chinese, iBabylon can be easily adjusted to suit the user's needs and preferences.
Pasteboard Integration -- To make things a little easier, iBabylon integrates with the user device's clipboard. When the application detects new content in the Pasteboard, it automatically provides a dictionary definition or a text translation for this content.
Automatic Language Detection -- iBabylon will automatically attempt to detect the language of new text entered for translation.
Shake to Clear -- The user has the option to shake the iPhone in order to clear the previous result and enter a new term for translation.
Landscape Support -- iBabylon seamlessly switches between portrait and landscape modes to maximize screen utilization.
Fast and Intuitive -- iBabylon starts up in less than 2 seconds, and is immediately ready for use.

"Our users will find the iPhone to be a fantastic platform to experience Babylon," said Alon Carmeli, Babylon's CEO. "Making Babylon available for the iPhone and similar devices is significant not only to expand access to Babylon's high quality dictionary and translation tool, but also as a milestone in the evolution of dictionaries from the traditional print repositories to a Company that embraces new technologies for sharing its dictionary and translation solutions with broader audiences," continues Carmeli.

Babylon for iPhone can be downloaded from http://itunes.apple.com/app/ibabylon/id353952483?mt=8

About Babylon Ltd.

Babylon.com (TASE: BBYL) is a leading provider of language solutions such as online dictionary and translation software, language learning solutions, English writing enhancement and more. The Babylon.com user base exceeds 60 million desktop installations in more than 200 countries.

For more information about Babylon, visit www.babylon.com