Google Maps update adds a new translator feature
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The new translator feature that will be added this month should allow a phone to speak out a place’s name and address in the local lingo. In order to do that, you’ll have to tap the new speaker button next to the place name or address, and Google Maps should then say it out loud.
In addition, Google Maps will be able to link you to the Google Translate app when you need to have a more complex conversation. Thanks to the text-to-speech technology, your phone automatically detects what language your phone is using to determine what exactly you need help translating.
According to Google, the new translator feature will be deployed to Android and iOS devices this month and will support 50 languages, although the Mountain View company says that more are on the way.
Questions & Answers
Q.When is the new translator feature expected to be available to users?
When is the new translator feature expected to be available to users?
The new translator feature is scheduled to be deployed to both Android and iOS devices this month. Google has confirmed that the update will be rolled out across compatible smartphones soon.
Q.How will a user access the new speaking feature within Google Maps?
How will a user access the new speaking feature within Google Maps?
Users will need to tap a new speaker button positioned next to a place's name or address. Once activated, Google Maps will then speak the selected information out loud in the local language.
Q.What happens if a user needs to translate something more detailed than a name or address?
What happens if a user needs to translate something more detailed than a name or address?
For more complex conversations, Google Maps will provide a link directly to the Google Translate app. This allows users to access more extensive translation capabilities beyond basic spoken names and addresses.
Q.How many languages will the new Google Maps translator feature support initially?
How many languages will the new Google Maps translator feature support initially?
The new translator feature will support 50 languages upon its initial deployment this month. Google has also stated that additional languages are planned for future updates.
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