TARS Travel

TARS Travel is a travel communication assistant for English-speaking travellers visiting China or Malaysia. Whether you are taking a taxi in China, ordering food in Malaysia, checking into a hotel or asking for directions, TARS Travel helps you communicate in English, Simplified Chinese and Bahasa Melayu. TRAVEL IN CHINA • Translate English travel questions into Simplified Chinese• Understand replies using the “Other Person” speaking mode• Communicate more easily in taxis, hotels, restaurants and shops• Save important translations for quick access later TRAVEL IN MALAYSIA • Translate between English and Bahasa Melayu• Ask about transport, accommodation, food, prices and directions• Use practical travel phrases prepared in English, Malay and Chinese• Continue the same conversation without opening a new translation screen A NATURAL TWO-WAY CONVERSATION Conversation 2.0 provides two clear speaking modes: “I’m Speaking” and “Other Person.” Each translated message stays in the conversation, making it easier to follow the context while talking face to face. TEXT TRANSLATION THROUGHOUT YOUR TRIP Use text translation whenever you need help communicating. For additional preparation, download the offline translation model before departure. Once installed, text translation remains available while you are on a flight, have just arrived without a local SIM, or are travelling through mountains, rainforests and other areas with limited connectivity. The offline model is approximately 1.28 GB. A stable Wi-Fi connection is recommended for the initial download. VOICE INPUT AND SPOKEN TRANSLATIONS Use real-time voice input when Apple Speech Recognition is available. You can also listen to translated text or display it in large type for the other person to read. Offline speech recognition availability depends on the language, device and Apple system support. Text input remains available as a reliable alternative. HISTORY, FAVOURITES AND TRAVEL PHRASES • Review previous conversations• Save useful translations as favourites• Browse practical phrases in English, Malay and Chinese• Add your own phrases for upcoming trips From boarding your flight to arriving at your destination, TARS Travel helps you communicate with greater confidence in China and Malaysia.