Going 1 step more in helping people of different languages, Google Android said it was introducing in its Android app a 2-way translation right into the keyboard. Get that, in the SwiftKey for Android keyboard, which means even as you type.
Driving this is Microsoft Translator. So SwiftKey’s parent is intimately involved in this feature addition.
Here’s what it said on its blog:
अच्छी खबर सबको! In case you don’t speak Hindi, that means ‘Good news, everyone!’. Thanks to SwiftKey’s new integration with Microsoft Translator, you’ll be able to quickly and easily translate on your SwiftKey Keyboard, without having to leave your in-app conversations or having to copy and paste text to translate. Designed to break the language barrier regardless of where you are or your level of language comprehension, Microsoft Translator makes it seamless to translate conversations in real-time.
Today’s update on SwiftKey for Android makes it easy to not only understand messages you receive but also translate outgoing messages, making sure your message is understood every time. Whether Facebook Messaging with family, using WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends abroad, or emailing to arrange an important business meeting, this new feature helps you make your point across languages without any embarrassing lost-in-translation moments.
Download or update your SwiftKey Keyboard for Android now to try it out. Let us know how it’s going on Translator in the language of your choice!
Image Credit: Microsoft
