This function currently works on translating from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish to English and vice versa. Now the app simply lets you hover the camera over the sign or written word and you’ll see the translated text overlaid on your screen - even if you don't have an internet or data connection. Previously, the app required you to snap a photo of the sign before translation could take place. Google has also updated the ability to use your smartphone’s camera to translate signs and written words and phrases. It definitely sped up having a conversation in a foreign language. We tried a selection of French, Spanish and Polish phrases and the app provided the correct translation each time. Once you've opened the app, you’ll need to press the microphone to enter Voice Translation mode, and then press the Microphone again to begin speaking. We can already imagine how useful when asking for directions on holiday or ordering from menus in a foreign language. The free Google Translate appnow features a microphone button, which when pressed will automatically recognise which language is being spoken and offer a written translation on your smartphone’s screen in real time. The Google Translate app will automatically recognise which language is being spoken and provide a written translation in real time making it easier to ask for directions from locals when on holiday
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