Google Has Rolled Out Translations You Can Use Without An Internet Connection

Being in a foreign land with little-to-no understanding of the native tongue is enough to make anyone feel a little uneasy. Luckily, tech giants like Google have been around to make things a little easier, by developing technology that gives us the ability to translate other languages in real time.

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Google’s latest update has made the whole process even easier. The company recently announced that it will be offering its neural machine translation (NMT), AI-powered translation that can decipher and translate entire sentences into more natural sounding translations, offline.

It’s a huge deal. Now, no matter where you are in the world – internet connection or not – you’ll be able to access a more accurate translation service. So you, (and your mum and dad) can rest a little easier when you jet off on your next overseas trip.

Previously, users could use Google Translate’s offline feature, but the translations were phrase-based, meaning they were pretty rough around the edges. Whereas NMT takes entire sentences and pays close attention to correct grammar, say Google representatives. And as a result, it’s way closer to how a local would actually speak.

Each language takes between 35 and 45mb storage on your phone, and there 59 languages on offer.