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Until now, it was already possible to speak and have Google Translate transcribe your words. However, this feature was not suitable for long discussions, conferences, etc. The update of the application now has a specific module dedicated to the translation and transcription of all your dialogues in real time. And the other good news is that this new feature is now available in the following 8 languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian and Thai.
How to activate real-time transcription in Google Translate
It's easy to access this new feature. First, make sure you have the latest version of Google Translate for Android (the application is called Google Translate in its French version). The most recent update may not yet appear on your account, as Google plans to deploy it as of the end of the week. From the home screen of the application, select the source language and the target language. Then press the transcription button and speak. The translation then appears immediately, regardless of the length of the statement and the sometimes difficult conditions in which the speech is held.
Google doesn’t plan to stop there. "We will continue to make oral translations available in various situations," said Sami Iqram, Google Translate product manager, in a statement. For now, the transcription feature will work best in a quiet environment with only one person speaking at a time. In other situations, the app will do its best to deliver most of what is said. "
The feature is currently only available for Android, but should soon be available to iPhone users. Google has not yet communicated an availability date on iOS.
