Google Translate 4.0 for iOS Adds 20 New Instant-Translations via Camera

11 years ago

If you’re about to go travel internationally this summer, Google Translate for iOS has received a major update just in time for you. Version 4.0 today adds instant camera translations for 20 new languages, listed below, while adding improved conversation support for 40 languages as well:

What’s New in Version 4.0.0
Smoother conversation in 40 languages. Improved accessibility support.

Instantly translate printed text in 20 new languages with your camera:
TO/FROM English:
Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, Hungarian, Indonesian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian
FROM English to:
Hindi, Thai

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The app can now translate 90 languages, which is pretty powerful for a free app. Back in January, the app gained support for real-time translations using your iOS camera, implementing the technology from Word Lens, the app Google acquired back in spring of 2014.

Click here to download Google Translate for iOS in the App Store.

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