Google Translate 3.2.0.0
In case you need one such tool on a regular basis or only for a few times, Google Translate could become one of your favorite helpers once you install and start using it onto your Windows Phone.
Uncomplicated and dull looking interface
As soon as you open it for the first time you will surely notice that this utility is less appealing, but very much practical, as you will surely notice from the first use.
The features and commands are all at hand, while moving around the various sections of the app is done quite smoothly and without any delays or other types of flaws.
The application uses the online translation engine provided by Google, so it looks just like it and, most importantly, it works with the same promptness.
As you are typing the words or phrases you wan to have interpreted and shown in another language, the app is displaying the translation, so the waiting time is minimal.
Nonetheless, there is a really bothersome presence that follows you around in every section of Google Translate. It is, evidently, the mark of the advertisements that come as animated banners, but this is not all, as some ads appear in full screen.
Quick translations for numerous languages
The application comes equipped with the necessary means of performing classical interlingual renditions, using the keyboard input method and allowing the selection of any languages from the 80 that are available at this time.
There is no way of feeding content into Google Translate other than writing the text by hand, as there is no voice recognition system available, like you would encounter in other specialized tools of the same sort.
Listen to translations from several languages
This utility offers a pretty neat feature that you can enjoy when you want to listen to the correct pronunciation of the translated text. Also, the app can read out loud input as well, but in both cases the list of supported languages is not exhaustive.
In order to activate this, simply tap the speaker icon next to the language name and the text to speech will begin momentarily.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI5
This utility is not be the fairest of them all, as it focuses on practicality and is plagued by countless advertisements. |
Function6
The basic features are present, with a wide variety of languages supported, but the app lacks many functions that other tools have. |
Security5
A bit too curious, Google Translate looks into the phone dialer, owner and phone identities, location services and other areas, even if these are not related to its functionality. |
Battery4
The application uses a substantial amount of energy when running, so the battery usage is very high at all times. |
Price9
This is a truly valuable application, which can be a reliable translation assistant, but users will have to put up with lots of adverts. |
Compatibility9
Those who want to give Google Translate a go should try it only on Windows Phone 8 and above devices. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 3.2.0.0
- reviewed version:
- 2.2.0.0
- developer:
- Nhan Ho Thien
- category:
- SCIENCE & EDUCATION
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 17137