Are you ever in a situation, not just when traveling abroad, that you would like to have a conversation with someone who either doesn't speak English or has limited English? On Saturday I was at the Post Office and listened to a postal worker and patron trying to understand each other. I felt sorry for the young patron who spoke limited English and wished there was a way to help a situation that was frustrating for both parties. A couple of days later I was reminded about an app that ALL of us have or can have on our smartphones which would have allowed me to help in that particular situation. I could have pulled out my phone and easily have alleviated a very frustrating situation for those two people.
On the iPhone, the app is called Translate and is part of the native operating system - it does not have to be installed.The newest operating system update provides a "Conversation" mode that allows a conversation to be translated in both audio and written form in real time as people speak. Once the button is tapped, the conversation can ensue in real time. It is absolutely amazing! Check out this link for more information: https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/translate-text-voice-and-conversations-iphd74cb450f/ios
For Android users - the app is called Google Translate and must be downloaded from the Google Play Store. The app is very similar to the iPhone app allowing a conversation to be translated in real time as people converse. Check out this link for more information: https://support.google.com/translate/answer/6142474?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=0*iPhone users can also download Google Translate but I recommend using the native Translate app on the iPhone.
Of course, this app can be very beneficial if traveling abroad, but maybe, like me, you can think of situations where it may be helpful in our everyday lives? Give it a try right now so that when you need/want it you are familiar with how it works!
A beautiful fall Tech Tuesday is before us; enjoy!
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