iPhone appby XCHANGE CITY INC.
InternationalHappy Birthday
Sing Happy Birthday in many languages, write the name on the cake and blow out the candles for real — right into your iPhone's microphone.
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How to use it
- Pick the song. Choose the language of Happy Birthday: English, Spanish, French, French-Canadian, German, Italian, Hebrew, Russian, Chinese, or the special edition.
- Set it up. Choose how many candles, your cake (chocolate or strawberry) and type the birthday person's name.
- Tap GO! and turn your iPhone sideways. The cake appears with the name and the candles lit, and the song starts.
- Blow! When the song ends, blow toward the bottom of your iPhone, where the microphone is. A blinking hint shows you where. You can also tap the flames.
- Make a wish. When all the candles are out… applause!
Frequently asked questions
The candles don't go out when I blow
Make sure the song has finished — the microphone only listens after it ends. Blow directly toward the bottom edge of the iPhone (next to the charging port), not at the screen. Also check that the app is allowed to use the microphone: Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone → International Happy Birthday. You can always tap the flames instead.
Why does the app need the microphone?
Only to detect when you blow out the candles. The app measures the sound level in real time; nothing is recorded, saved or sent anywhere.
The cake looks sideways
That's on purpose: the cake is designed to be seen with the iPhone held horizontally. Just turn your phone — an animated hint shows you how when the cake appears.
I don't hear the song
Turn up the volume with the side buttons. If you're using Bluetooth headphones or a speaker, check that the sound is going where you expect.
Some letters of the name don't appear
The name is drawn with decorative letters from A to Z (accents are shown as the base letter). Names written in other alphabets aren't supported yet.
Does the app cost anything or have ads?
No. International Happy Birthday is free, has no ads, no in-app purchases and no accounts.
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