Advanced English Dictionary
Posted September 19th, 2009 by admin No Comments »
iPhone App Review Apple bundles a decent Dictionary application with Mac OS X, so it’s surprising that it doesn’t do the same with the iPhone. You may only need to consult a dictionary once in a while, but it’s nice to have one handy. Putting it on a smartphone means you can always have it with you. Apple should have included one
Advanced English Dictionary: encyclopaedia elements
It didn’t, and so a number of third-party developers have attempted to fill the gap. Some are derived from well-known dictionary publishers: Oxford, Collins, Chambers and so on. Others come from unbranded sources. As the Advanced English Dictionary (AED) app shows, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re inferior to their famous-name rivals.
They’re certainly cheaper. AED is currently available for a mere 59p, though publisher jDictionary Mobile says this is a special “90 per cent off” promotional price. Even at £5.90 it’s good value given that you can pay up to £20 for a branded alternative. Read the rest of this entry »
