谷歌翻譯將升級：可實現實時聽譯和拍照翻譯

Google will be announcing a new update for its translation app that recognizes voices and translates them into the desired language, the New York Times reports.

據《紐約時報》報道，谷歌計劃針對旗下翻譯應用進行全新升級，支援將語音翻譯成所需語言的文字。

Google Translate currently has 90 languages available, and since Skype has released a feature that translates spoken language, Google is coming out with its version.

目前，谷歌翻譯（Google Translate）支援90種語言的翻譯。此前，微軟旗下視訊通話服務Skype已推出語音翻譯功能，而谷歌也將對其翻譯應用進行類似升級。

Instead of attempting to type a language into the app to translate it, users will now be able to have their foreign friend speak into the phone so it can be immediately translated. They claim the technology will be very accurate.

此次升級後，使用者無需輸入文字，只需讓外國朋友對著手機講話，即可實現實時翻譯。谷歌表示，該項技術的準確度很高。

Previously released apps like World Lens have attempted to make it possible to translate a road sign by pointing your camera at it, and the Times claims the Google update may come with similar features.

此前釋出的World Lens等應用已經可以實現路牌的拍照翻譯。遇到不認識的路牌，使用者只需拍下照片，即可進行翻譯。《紐約時報》稱，升級後的谷歌翻譯也可能支援類似功能。

Skype's version of voice translation requires a headset, and it is unclear if Google's version will require the same external aid.

此外，使用者使用Skype語音翻譯功能時，需佩戴頭戴式耳機，目前尚不清楚谷歌的語音翻譯功能是否也需要外部裝置支援。