Communication is very important among individuals. Anywhere you go in the world, the need to communicate is evident. However, the multitude of languages available for each nation is different.

 

In spite of the establishment of English as the international language, locals still tend to use and practice their own languages. As a result, there has been difficulty in understanding one another.

 

This also is true for the Internet. It can be considered the very epitome of communication. People from different walks of life and from different nations can gather on a single page and talk. This they do however, though they have different languages. Such predicament can lead to several misunderstanding and a translator might be needed.

 

Google came up with a solution and it is called Google Translate. As the years progressed, several updates have been created and the most recent being the Google Translate 2.5 for Android.

 

Design

The Google Translate 2.5 for Android is designed for individuals who may need a quick translation. This makes it a perfect solution for individuals such as those who are constantly with those from other nations. These may include businessmen and dignitaries, though the latter may already have mastered several languages.

 

In addition, it can also be used by the regular citizen. Since the Internet is filled with individuals from different places, normally, they would use their own languages when communicating. In order to make any information universal, you may need Google Translate to understand what they may be sharing.

 

Features:

• Translates at least 70 languages from across the globe

• Voice enabled

• Ability to translate words written or ones found in pictures

• Allows synchronizing the translated words through several devices

• Limited language package for offline purposes

 

Pros

The main advantage of Google Translate 2.5 for Android is how easy it is to use. There are three ways you can input the word you want translated. You can choose between typing it in - writing, or through voice. Any of these features make it more convenient for one to have ease of use. In addition, it can be accessed through the Internet, highlighting its convenience.

 

Furthermore, the ability to use pictures to translate symbols can also be an advantage. If there is a symbol with a description written in a foreign language, Google Translate 2.5 can convert it to a language you understand. This time around, instead of words, you put the picture directly.

 

Cons

The downside of the Google Translate 2.5 is its inability to support all three input mechanism to all languages. The Google Translate 2.5 for Android is able to support at least 70 languages, which is good. However, the convenience of input is not available for all of these languages; only to a select few.

 

Experts in the electronic industry consider the need for an Internet connection as a distinct disadvantage. There may be ground for this overview because there are other translators which can be downloaded and installed to be used without any connection to the Internet. However, this can be viewed more as an annoyance than an actual disadvantage.