Just an update for those of you following this thread. Here`s what been achieved so far.....

1.Will pronounce name,with the option of the number as well,if both are assigned to the contact list.

2.Will pronounce `private number`if number is silent or blocked by telco.

3.If an unblocked number is received,which is not assigned to any contacts on the list,it will read the number.

4.The gap between repeating is now 2 seconds.

5.Phone will silence when turned face down but will still vibrate.

6.The answering script has been written so the app sleeps whilst no call are incoming but awakes instantly a call is received.Once the call is answered,it returns to sleep.

7.An option is available that allows the name to be spoken once if you dial out using a number assigned in the contacts list or it will speak the numbers as you input them. If the number you input is assigned in the contacts list,when you press dial,it will crosscheck and read out the name and the number.

8.We are exploring the option of having sms and emails read aloud when you open them and/or the option to have them read back to you,as a preview.Nothing is final on this as there are difficulties achieving this so it is 100% effective.

9.We are still using eSpeak,which is a considerable disadvantage,as speech isn't clear and many difficulties controlling the parameters are causing restrictions to what we want to achieve.So if anyone in the community can offer another option for speech synthesis,please speak up.

10.If anyone wants to request a specific option,feel free to post it here.

I have to thank Mikko (your Coopers beer is on its way bro) at our German R&D centre for becoming involved with this.Being a ex-Nokia software engineer,who worked extensively on Meego and has some scripts of his own that hes including.........

And me....well I'm on R&R for 4 weeks but will keep all informed of any developments.