Google Translate is available on iphone. It can be used offline, can translate voice (mic) and text (camera). And translates more than 100 languages.
It would be nice to see this functionality in Apple's version and be able to use it inside all apps like Safari. If there's a web page with text in a different language, it can just translate the whole page inline with the tap of a button, no redirects or copy/pasting. Apple's AR would do a good job of replacing text using the camera so reading a menu, bill or information leaflet. Airpods could also listen to someone talking to you with the mics and give translated audio like a modern day Babel fish. Offline use is important when travelling as people might not have data connections and roaming charges can be high. If the eSim options take off, it wouldn't be so important but speed is important in a conversation too.
I wish this can be inbuilt into apps like a comic reader. That way the various language blurbs in Tintin and Alan Moore comics will make sense!
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I wish this can be inbuilt into apps like a comic reader. That way the various language blurbs in Tintin and Alan Moore comics will make sense!