# Real-Time Translating Keyboards SwiftKey Will Now Offer Real-Time Translation of Messages By Justin Lam | Published 2018-10-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-translation References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/27/swiftkey-android-microsoft-translator-message/) & [mybroadband.co.za](https://mybroadband.co.za/news/software/277563-swiftkey-for-android-now-has-real-time-message-translation.html) SwiftKey, a popular keyboard app for Android and iOS, now features integration with [Microsoft's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiftkey-1) translator to provide [real-time translation of messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-translation) in 60 languages. Currently, this feature is only available on the Android version of the app. The functionality of this feature of SwiftKey is built directly into the app and will not require users to download and install Microsoft Translator. The copmany even indicated that the app will work offline and will not require constant access to data or WiFi. The introduction of this real-time translator positions SwiftKey in a unique space, as all other mainstream keyboard apps lack this ability. This is the first integration of Microsoft technology in the app since Microsoft purchased the company in 2016. Image Credit: SwitfKey ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real-time Translating Keyboards:** Real-time translating keyboards serve as a new way for communication to overcome the language bariers - **Multilanguage Instantanious Communication:** Real-time translation becomes a trend for keyboard apps to serve users with multilanguage communication needs - **Offline Multilanguage Support:** Offline multilanguage support now a trend for translation apps to offer convienient usage ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Device Manufacturing:** Real-time translating keyboard technology opens opportunities for mobile device manufacturers to produce multilingual smartphones and tablets - **Language & Translation:** Real-time translating keyboard technology is a disruptive force that transforms the language and translation industries - **Communication Technology:** Real-time translation capabilities in keyboards enhance communication technology to a greater extent ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Re-Introduced System Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiftkey-1.md) - [Real-Time Translation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-translation-app.md) - [AI Typing Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-keyboard-app.md) - [Real-Time Translator Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-polyglot.md) - [AR-Enabled App Translation Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itranslate.md) - [In-Game Real-Time AI Translations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-chat-translation.md) - [Real-Time Translator Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babelphone.md) - [Localized App Translation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/translatespace.md) - [App Translation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talkshift1.md)