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，支持將語音翻譯成所需語言的文本。

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）支持90種語言的翻譯。此前，微軟旗下視頻通話服務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.

此次升級后，用戶無需輸入文本，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.

此前發布的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，用戶只需拍下照片，即可進行翻譯。《紐約時報》稱，升級后的谷歌翻譯也可能支持類似功能。

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，用戶使用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設備支持。

（翻譯：清歡君 編輯：Zoe）