You just need to take its strengths into account and not expect too much. You'll probably also notice that translation isn't perfect, especially in the grammar department.ĭespite the errors, the app will help you can gain a general understanding of what you're reading. If you speak Spanish, you might recognize it sounds a little like what you're reading in this article. Signs and even documents change right before your eyes, making it easy to understand the world around you even when you don't speak the language. While "instant" might not be a technically accurate description, the app processes the change so fast that it might as well be. You open the app, pick the languages you want to translate to and from, and then just point the camera at any typed text to see the translation.
When I first saw Word Lens back in 2010, I couldn't believe it was already possible. Google later acquired Word Lens and now the technology exists as a part of the Google Translate app on iPhone, Android, and Google Glass-and it's completely free to use.ĭon't Miss: What's the Difference Between Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality? How It Works The app began as Word Lens, an augmented reality (AR) project by Quest Digital that was free to try, but required a purchase of $5 language packs to be of any practical use. But with a clever feature in Google's Translate app, your smartphone can. If you're standing in a foreign city, surrounded by signage in a language you don't understand, you won't suddenly be able to read it.
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