Google's 'Now on Tap' service is about to get better. It is adding a new feature that can translate text almost instantly. Android Marshmallow users will no longer have to highlight sections of text and request a translation.
To access Now on Tap's translation feature, users have to hold down the home button on their phone and the entire page will be translated -- this includes pages with multiple languages. The translating service is not just limited to webpages, it is also available for foreign apps.
There is a limitation however -- 'Now on Tap' can only be used on phones that have one of the following languages set at its default: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian. Hopefully, in time, Google will expand that list to include even more languages.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Instant Translation Technology
- There is an opportunity to develop more advanced instant translation technology that can support more languages and different types of text.
- Increased Accessibility
- The ability to translate text instantly increases accessibility for people who speak different languages and also creates opportunities in industries that involve global communication.
- Multilingual App Development
- Developing multilingual apps that can integrate with instant translation services can create improved user experiences and expand business opportunities across different linguistic communities.
Where This Applies
- Language Learning
- Instant translation technology can be used to develop more advanced language learning tools that provide real-time translation support.
- Travel and Tourism
- The use of instant translation technology in travel and tourism can create more inclusive and tailored experiences for tourists who speak different languages.
- Multinational Corporations
- Instant translation technology can facilitate communication and collaboration across teams in multinational corporations, promoting efficiency and greater understanding between team members.
