A few months ago, last May, the current Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, announced important news for his communication tool Skype And it is that this service, despite being one of the best known when making video calls , seems to have been losing steam on mobile platforms, even more so in the face of the plethora of alternatives available in the form of ApplicationsFor this reason, we are working to add value to this service with a function of simultaneous translation An option that would eliminate the language barriers at the stroke of a pen and that, a few hours ago, has begun its period of tests
This has been announced from the official Skype blog And it is now possible to register to be one of the users that you can verify first hand how the simultaneous translation feature of Skype works A very useful option that would allow, without the need for third parties, to get a translate from another language everything that is transmitted by voice A complete tool to avoid problems of understanding between people from any part of the world who use this video calls service
At the moment, little is known about this system of simultaneous translation Just the proof seen during the event Microsoft from last May where its initial operation could be appreciated. This would allow, through video calls, to pick up everything the user says through the microphone and process it, in just a few seconds, to show it translated to the interlocutor But not only through some successful sub titles , but also playing it by voice And the same in the other direction. All this interrupting communication for just a few seconds, while the message is being collected and translated.
Well, the users most interested in this feature can already sign up since yesterday to be one of the betatesters or test users who Have access to Skype issue preview with this simultaneous translation.All you have to do is go to the official Skype page and sign up for the program With this, a select group of users will be able to start testing this feature through Windows 8.1 computers and tablets Of course the number of languages will also be limited initially, and in In the registration process, the user must fill in data such as the languages in which they are interested and the type of use they give to Skype
With all this, Microsoft hopes to do the necessary work to bring this feature to fruition as soon as possible. Specifically for next year. Although hwe will have to wait to see how the tests develop and if this simultaneous translation service opens its doors to more users. For the moment, users who have access to this trial version will not have to pay a euro for its use.It is not so clear if this feature will not be used to monetize Skype in the future. Time and those responsible will tell.
