Google’s Gboard will now translate text into another language as you type (2024)

Google is bringing a suite of new features to the Android version of its Gboard keyboard, including a Google Translate integration that will translate any text you type into a desired language in real time. This feature expands upon the company’s Now on Tap translation integration from last year that lets users hold down the home button to translate any screen of foreign text.

A great addition to a mobile keyboard

Now, instead of typing out a message and translating it after the fact with Now on Tap, or inputting text into Google’s dedicated Translate app, Gboard will do it automatically for you once you tap the Translate icon. The Translate box from the quick start menu also supports pasted text, so you copy any text sent back to you to have it translated back into your native tongue.

This presents all sorts of opportunities for near-instant cross-lingual communication — or just trolling your friend by seamlessly switching to a language neither of you understand. Either way, it sounds like it could be a hugely beneficial new feature for what is already one of the best custom keyboards on mobile. (It’s unclear whether this feature will work for every one of the more than 100 languages Google Translate supports in one fashion or another.)

Beyond the Google Translate support, Gboard is also getting an improved voice typing feature that makes it easier to switch between speaking and typing modes, new background themes, and automatic emoji and GIF suggestions that pop up as you type. Google says it now supports sharing GIFs into third-party messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and Snapchats, as well as its own Allo and Hangouts offerings.

Google’s Gboard will now translate text into another language as you type (2024)

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Google’s Gboard will now translate text into another language as you type? ›

Google is bringing a suite of new features to the Android version of its Gboard keyboard, including a Google Translate integration that will translate any text you type into a desired language in real time.

How do you translate text into a different language as you type? ›

On your Android phone or tablet, install Gboard. Open any app that you can type with, like Gmail or Keep. Tap an area where you can enter text. Pick the language to translate from.

How do I stop Google from translating to another language? ›

Turn translation on or off
  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More Settings.
  3. On the left, click Languages.
  4. Under “Google Translate,” turn Use Google Translate on or off.

What part of Google will convert text into different languages? ›

On the Google Translate home page, select your languages for translation. If you aren't sure what language you're attempting to translate, click the Detect language button. If your article is available online, simply paste the URL into the translate box and click on the blue Translate button, as shown below.

What is the texting app that translates automatically? ›

Kotozna Chat is a real-time, multi-lingual translation tool built for your smartphone. Text or talk to anyone in the world in your own native language. Kotozna chat allows for communication through your own device.

What app translates text to another language? ›

Google Translate on the App Store.

Why is my Google always translate in another language? ›

If you use Google Chrome as your browser, automatic translation is enabled by default. This feature automatically translates all content on web pages that are not in your preferred language.

Why is my Google translating to another language? ›

This means it's possible that someone has their browser set to one language, and their mobile device or computer set to a different language. Google Search also has a language setting, but this is for display language — the language used for the buttons and menu text that appears around the search results.

Is Google Translate 100% right? ›

Well, the short answer is this: Yes, Google Translate is very accurate for the most part. In some cases, it's 94%+ accurate! In fact, it's one of the top-rated translation tools when it comes to translation accuracy, though the exact accuracy will depend on the language pairs that you've chosen.

Is Google Translate free to use? ›

Google Translate is free.

What translator is 100% accurate? ›

DeepL Translate: The world's most accurate translator.

What is the best Android keyboard with translator? ›

Google's all-in-one keyboard

Gboard's array of features includes integrated Google Translate and quirky Emoji Kitchen stickers. If you're looking for a good keyboard app with plenty of power under the hood, Gboard should be your first choice.

How do you use Google transliteration? ›

Clicking on the icon to toggle on/off the current transliteration or clicking on the arrow next to it to select another input tool. When Transliteration is toggled on, the button becomes a darker grey . When using a transliteration, type the word phonetically in Latin characters.

How do you type in different languages on a keyboard? ›

Open Region and Language by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Clock, Language, and Region, and then clicking Region and Language. Click the Keyboards and Languages tab. Under Display language, choose a language from the list, and then click OK.

How do you translate as you type on iPhone? ›

Translate text or your voice

Open the Translate app on your iPhone. Tap the language you want to translate your selected text to. Tap one of the following: Translate text: Tap “Enter text,” type a phrase (or paste text), then tap Next in the keyboard.

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