chromeGoogle’s new Chrome web browser has been given a new addition: an auto-translator.

In its previous incantation, translations were executed by either using the “translate this page” link of a Google search result, or by copying the URL or text and pasting it into Google’s Translate (translate.google.com) website.

But the new polyglot feature of Chrome’s beta browser will automatically recognise if a website (or text) is written in another language other than the user’s default language and offer a prompt asking if a translation is required. However, the translations are not exact, but it is a considerable improvement from the translation tools previously in place, according to Google.

The new auto-translation tool also allows users to choose which languages are to remain in their original forms and which languages will be automatically changed. For example, if a user speaks two languages, Chrome can be instructed not to auto-translated those languages.

Auto-translation is not the only addition to be added to the beta Chrome. Increased privacy and security has also been added. Users will now be able to choose how cookies, JavaScript, or plug-ins are handled on specific websites.


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