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Talk Around Town 1.0.5

7.2 MB / 0+ Downloads / Rating 5.0 - 1 reviews


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Talk Around Town, developed and published by The University of Kansas, has released its latest version, 1.0.5, on 2023-03-03. This app falls under the Education category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 5.0, based on 1 reviews.

Talk Around Town APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: edu.ku.jgcp.talkaroundtown

Updated: 2 years ago

Developer Name: The University of Kansas

Category: Education

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Talk Around Town on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Previous Versions

Talk Around Town 1.0.5
2023-03-03 / 7.2 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

**Winner of the Bridging the Word Gap Challenge - Phase 2**

Talk Around Town is a research-based app providing real-time, location-specific messages aimed at promoting parent and child interaction and child language development during community outings. For example, when you visit the grocery store, you will receive ideas for things to talk about specific to the grocery. Any location found in Google maps can be added.

1. Pick location(s) to receive tips
2. Pick a location type that fits what you do at the location (grocery, library, general store, park, etc.)
3. When you visit the location, you will receive a notification with tips.
4. Click on the notification to see the tips, and click on the tips to see more information.

*In order to receive tips, you need to have your Location Services turned on, with permission for Talk Around Town to use location services.

New features

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App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.