Google Translate
One of the most useful and controversial Google tools is updated on the Android platform This is the translator of this company, known in its original name as Google Translate or Google Translator And it finally has the possibility of making offline translations, that is, without an Internet connection Something that without a doubt significantly improves the use of this tool during a trip to the abroad, where connecting or using data may be impossible or extremely expensive
This new version of Google Translator, which raises its number to 2.6 , it only has two new features, where the commented offline translation stands outThis is made possible by the ability to download language packs to translate from. Thus, if you have a trip planned to France, for example, you can download the language pack French from the menu Languages offline, to use it once you are in that country without worrying about having a connection or suffer the abusive costs of using data from Internet abroad.
You have to bear in mind that the quality of translations is somewhat worse when they are carried out offline, as not all resources developed by Google can be used. However, it's still helpful when you don't proficient in the particular language Using this feature is no different fromnormal use of the application, except for the difference having to download the desired language(s) through the offline Languages menu previous By dialing with the pin the desired ones, and after waiting for their download, it is now possible to use them without Internet.
In addition, along with this feature, a new option has been added within the Settings menu It is called When downloading offline packages, and is about the ability to choose the type of connection from where to download the different languages. Thus, it is possible to limit this download to a connection WiFi, choose indistinctly WiFi or3G or, finally, always prompt the user before downloadingA good option to avoid bleeding or extra mobile data charge when trying to download a language for offline use.
Along with this, the second novelty offered by this version 2.6 of Google Translate is the possibility of performing vertical translations by scanning or photographing of said text. Specifically Chinese, Japanese and Korean, which have this type of vertical writing Now, by taking a photo and marking the desired text column, the translation appears on the screen.
In short, an update that improves remarkably the features of this useful tool, although it is to be expected that the translation improves in new updates, and it is well known that you should not trust the translations of this service by heart At least in as far as complex expressions and phrases are concerned This version 2.6 of Google Translate Fully Downloadable Now Free for Androidvia Google Play
