Google is developing a new AI-driven feature for Google Translate, enabling users to interact with translations for better understanding and refinement. According to an APK teardown by Android Authority, references to this feature were found in a recent Google Translate update. A demo reveals that the feature, called ‘Ask a Follow-Up’ allows users to gain deeper insights into translations.
Here’s what ‘Ask a Follow-Up’ feature offers
- Translation Insights: After entering text for translation, users will see a new ‘Ask a Follow-Up’ button below the results. This provides additional context, explaining nuances and how the AI generated the translation.
- Customizable Tone and Style: Users can adjust the translation’s tone with options like Formal, Simplify, Casual, Alternative Translations, Rephrase, and Regional Variants.
- Feedback and Audio: A sound icon allows users to listen to the pronunciation and tone of the translation. Users can also rate its accuracy using thumbs-up and thumbs-down buttons.
- Additional Insights: The feature offers cultural notes, grammar explanations, and regional variations, helping users understand contextual differences in translations.
The feature was discovered in version 9.3.78.731229477.7 of the Google Translate app during testing. It is not yet widely available, and Google is expected to announce its official launch once fully developed.
