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'Google Translate' for iOS Updated with Handwriting Integration, Support for 7 New Languages

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Google has released a significant update to Google Translate for iOS, including a visual redesign that is similar to that of the “flat” design principles found in iOS 7, as well as new features such as handwriting input for 49 different languages with support for text input and spoken translations, Seven of the languages including Bosnian, Cebuano, Hmong, Javanese, Khmer, Lao, and Marathi are new in the most recent update.

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When you’re trekking around a new place or trying to communicate with someone who speaks a different language, Google Translate helps break down the language barrier. Today we updated and optimized the Google Translate app for iOS 7, where you’ll see a fresh new look, handwriting support, and 70+ languages.

Google Translate for iOS originally launched in 2011, with the redesign of the app following a number of other updates for iOS 7, including updates for Chrome, Gmail, and the release of the new Quickoffice and Google Wallet for iOS. Google Translate is a free download and is available on the App Store. [Direct Link]

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rorschach
166 months ago
Not a proper iOS 7 app. Still uses the old keyboard. :(

Give it another 2 years or so.
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siurpeeman
166 months ago
finally. the last of my apps to get 4" display support.
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joejoejoe
166 months ago
Anyone else having trouble updating? It keeps downloading with the old icon and crashed upon start (still looks like the old app when it first opens).

Thanks
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spillproof
166 months ago
Glad they updates the dictation feature to match Android's excellence.
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mdorais
166 months ago
Now if they can just update Google Voice.
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conlov
166 months ago
Not a proper iOS 7 app. Still uses the old keyboard. :(
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