# Talking Teens — Statues talk! > Interactive audio tours of city statues connecting users with local history. (iPhone/iPad app by Diapason Digital S.r.l..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-teens/id1459498571 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Diapason Digital S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459498570) - Category: Education, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 203 MB - Languages: English, Italian - Released: 2019-04-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-14 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-teens/id1459498571/reviews.md ## What is Talking Teens? Talking Teens - Le Statue Parlano! is a journey back in time: a tour around 16 of the city’s statues to connect with local history and the life of Parma through the voices of some of its greatest characters. An innovative project of cultural promotion developed by students and accessible for all! App Features: - Precise geo-location service to give the statues the ability to “call” you when you walk by them! - Map of all the monuments including parking lots, bike rentals and info points. - Info Card to provide more information about each statue, the actor who recorded the statue’s voice, and the class that wrote the phone call script. - Two suggested itineraries which can be initiated from anywhere in the city: a “Complete” one and an abbreviated one of the “City Centre”. - “Games Area” with trivia questions to test your memory and culture. - QR Code Reader to scan the QR codes placed on the plates that are near the statues as an alternative method for receiving the phone calls (rather than the geo-location service). “Talking Teens: Le Statue Parlano” is a project that was created by the non-profit organization “ECHO | Education Culture Human Oxygen” in 2017. The project was created also with the objective to collaborate with high school students in order to expose them to the city’s culture in an innovative way and spark their interest in the past. 15 High Schools in Parma participated on the project. The phone calls were created by the students with the support of their professors and checked by a science committee for quality and accuracy. Talking Teens “adopted” 16 statues in Parma, and each one has a story to tell! Thanks to technology, each statue can call you and tell its story personally! Many famous Italian actors including Franco Nero, Elisabetta Pozzi, Lino Guanciale, and many others (some students also!) lent their voices to record the statues’ phone calls. HOW IT WORKS When visiting the statues on the Talking Teens circuit, one can listen to a phone call of approximately 3 minutes narrated by the statue. An information plate containing instructions for receiving or making the phone call is located near each statue. There are also instructions on the plate for the visually impaired (in Braille). There are 3 ways to listen to the phone calls: 1. Download the app and automatically receive the phone call as you approach the statue (free). 2. Scan the QR code inscribed on the plate near the statue and receive the phone call (free). 3. Dial the phone number inscribed on the plate (carrier costs may apply). LANGUAGE Choose to listen to the phone call in Italian or English or even in parmesan dialect for certain statues. Video-calls in LIS, Italian Sign Language, are also available. ACCESSIBILITY “Talking Teens” is accessible to everyone including people with movement and sensorial disabilities. The instruction plate near each statue includes Braille for the visually impaired, and there is a video-call option in LIS, Italian Sign Language. WITH THE HELP OF The municipality of Parma, Fondazione Cariparma, OCME and Uniontel (tech sponsor). IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Liceo Artistico Toschi, Istituto Tecnico ITIS Da Vinci e FAI Delegazione di Parma. IN COLLABORATION WITH 15 High Schools in Parma, Consulta del Dialetto Parmigiano, Famija Parmazana, ENS (Ente Nazionale Sordi) Parma, ANMIC Parma (Associazione Nazionale Mutilati e Invalidi Civili), UIC Parma (Unione Italiana Ciechi). A special THANKS to everyone who believed and supported “Talking Teens - Le Statue Parlano!” and a special thanks to all the generous participants in the crowdfunding! ## Key features - Geo-location statue interaction - Interactive monument map - Statue info cards - Suggested historical itineraries - Trivia games - QR code scanner ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-teens/id1459498571/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Non funziona con ios18 *2024-09-28, version 1.2.5* Si pianta ed esce improvvisamente qualsiasi cosa si faccia ### 5/5 — Finalmente una app davvero itile e istruttiva ! *2020-10-18, version 1.2.2* Utilissima e fondamentale per avere informazioni che non si riescono a reperire facilmente . Fantastica per la scuola e come aiuto agli studenti . La consiglio anche a tutti quelli che vogliono rinfrescarsi la memoria o addirittura conoscere i i personaggi della nostra storia . Dovrebbe esserci in tutte le citta’e paesi in cui c’e’una statua . I mio giudizio e’10 e lode !!!!! ### 5/5 — Cultura e tecnologia *2019-05-21, version 1.0.6* Consiglio davvero questa App che permette di essere chiamati dalle statue di Parma! I dialoghi sono ben costruiti e c’è una comodissima mappa con posizione dei monumenti e percorsi suggeriti. Molto divertente e utile! ### 5/5 — Fantastica!! *2019-05-20, version 1.0.5* Applicazione veramente ben studiata, prima volta che visitavo Parma e mi ha aiutato a vederla in un modo tutto nuovo! ## Frequently asked questions about Talking Teens ### What is Talking Teens? Talking Teens is an educational app that brings city statues to life through audio stories, connecting users with local history and culture. It uses precise geo-location to trigger audio narratives as you approach statues. ### How does Talking Teens work? You can listen to statue stories by approaching them for an automatic audio call, scanning a QR code on an information plate, or by dialing a provided phone number (carrier costs may apply). The app offers a free experience via geo-location and QR codes. ### What languages are available on Talking Teens? Talking Teens offers audio calls in Italian, English, and even the Parmesan dialect for certain statues. Additionally, video-calls in Italian Sign Language (LIS) are available for enhanced accessibility. ### Is Talking Teens accessible for users with disabilities? Yes, Talking Teens is designed to be accessible. Instruction plates near statues include Braille for the visually impaired, and video-calls in Italian Sign Language are provided. ### Does Talking Teens have ads? No, Talking Teens does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free to download and use, focusing on delivering an uninterrupted educational experience. ### What kind of educational content does Talking Teens offer? Talking Teens provides historical context for 16 statues in Parma, narrated by actors and students. It also features a 'Games Area' with trivia questions to test users' knowledge of history and culture. ### What devices support Talking Teens? Talking Teens is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on a range of Apple mobile devices. ### How often is Talking Teens updated? The app was last updated on March 28, 2024, indicating active development and maintenance. This suggests that users can expect ongoing support and potential future content additions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.5 — 2024-03-28 Compatibility upgrade for new operating systems. ### 1.2.4 — 2023-08-08 LIS videos links repaired. Fine tuning to correct some issues on new iOS versions. ### 1.2.3 — 2020-10-28 The APP Talking Teens is enriched with improved audio and a new feature "COMICS" in which some of the statues' telephone calls are illustrated as comic strips, a result of the "Draw the Call" initiative, a collaboration between ECHO (Talking Teens) and Artètipi (an association supporting artists with cognitive disabilities). "Draw the Call" won the invitation to tender for Parma Capital of Culture 2020 + 2021. ### 1.2.2 — 2020-10-18 The APP Talking Teens is enriched with improved audio and a new feature "COMICS" in which some of the statues' telephone calls are illustrated as comic strips, a result of the "Draw the Call" initiative, a collaboration between ECHO (Talking Teens) and Artètipi (an association supporting artists with cognitive disabilities). "Draw the Call" won the invitation to tender for Parma Capital of Culture 2020 + 2021. ### 1.0.6 — 2019-05-21 Assets have been optimized. ## Apps similar to Talking Teens | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Labirinto della Masone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labirinto-della-masone/id6741688233) | — | Free | Education | | [Museo Virgilio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/museo-virgilio/id6738207622) | — | Free | Education | | [CittAumentata](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cittaumentata/id1534308514) | — | Free | Education | | [In Musica](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-musica/id1644892766) | — | Free | Education | | [UniPR Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unipr-mobile/id1048990315) | — | Free | Education | | [La Carrara](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-carrara/id1506394973) | — | Free | Education | ## More apps by Diapason Digital S.r.l. - [ArchaeoAR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archaeoar/id1487444444) - [Chimar AR Experience](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimar-ar-experience/id1584964421) - [walk+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-plus/id1603096542) All apps by Diapason Digital S.r.l.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1459498570 ## Related topics [talking statues](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/talking-statues) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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