Watch is monolingual.

[iFanaddic]

Those of us that can speak more that one language we'll have to choose which one we prefer. Because there's no fast language switching on the Apple watch the way we are used to on the iPhone (the keyboard language sets the language). On the Apple Watch it's one or the other. Sucks considering more than half the population speaks more than two languages. Maybe watchOS 1.0.1 will think of us?

From the user guide:
"you use more than one language and your dictation isn’t transcribed in the right language for a conversation, you can still send it as an audio clip. To change the dictation language, change the Siri language on iPhone in Settings > General > Siri, then start a new conversation"

 

[jzouvar]

Those of us that can speak more that one language will have to choose which one we prefer. Because there's no fast language switching. On the iPhone the keyboard language sets what siri hears. On the apple watch it's one or the other. Sucks considering more than half the population speaks more than two languages.

From the user guide:
"you use more than one language and your dictation isn’t transcribed in the right language for a conversation, you can still send it as an audio clip. To change the dictation language, change the Siri language on iPhone in Settings > General > Siri, then start a new conversation"

Few people in America actually speak two language fluently...

 

[joshcls]

Probably has to do with the limited amount of space available on the internal memory.

More languages take up more space.

 

[sterl320]

*Cancels Pre-order*

 

[joshcls]

*Cancels Pre-order*

Thanks, moves me up in line

 

[Bbqthis]

Those of us that can speak more that one language we'll have to choose which one we prefer. Because there's no fast language switching on the Apple watch the way we are used to on the iPhone (the keyboard language sets the language). On the Apple Watch it's one or the other. Sucks considering more than half the population speaks more than two languages. Maybe watchOS 1.0.1 will think of us?

From the user guide:
"you use more than one language and your dictation isn’t transcribed in the right language for a conversation, you can still send it as an audio clip. To change the dictation language, change the Siri language on iPhone in Settings > General > Siri, then start a new conversation"

Dang, as someone who regularly iMessages in 4 languages that's a bummer. But I know I'm in the vast minority here...

 

[MH01]

Most of the population struggles with one language

Look at the variations in English.

 

[iFanaddic]

Few people in America actually speak two language fluently...

statistics was worldwide, America is big but it ain't everything.

 

[joshcls]

What do you call someone who speaks multiple languages?
Multilingual.

What do you call someone who speaks one language?
American.


*ZING*
(I'm an American.)

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

statistics was worldwide, America is big but it ain't everything.

Even bilingual people tend to stick to one language in the interfaces.

 

[iFanaddic]

Probably has to do with the limited amount of space available on the internal memory.



More languages take up more space.

Correct me if i'm wrong but dictation is all server based.

 

[SgtPepper23]

Dang, as someone who regularly iMessages in 4 languages that's a bummer. But I know I'm in the vast minority here...

i'm right there with you. Thats gonna be a bummer to have to do each time...

 

[iFanaddic]

Watch is monolingual.

Even bilingual people tend to stick to one language in the interfaces.

Agreed. All my Apple devices are in English. But we're not talking about interfaces, we're talking about interactions here. Let's say I want to message my sister, who speaks french only. Apple watches' diction will think i'm speaking english and will end up writing jiberish.

 

[Uccle]

Few people in America actually speak two language fluently...

Not strictly true. I live in California in the bay area and I can assure you many Americans here speak at least two languages. Even me… Although fluently might be pushing it.

And of course the watch is sold worldwide. For example, if you receive messages, texts, etc., in several languages, you'd really appreciate multi language support.