Users gain increased flexibility with the translation feature, permitting them to customize language preferences. This includes the choice to maintain continuous translation or exclude specific languages, unaffected by administrative control.

Google has introduced an integrated translation function in the Gmail mobile app. The move has taken aim to facilitate seamless cross-language communication. This feature addresses user demands and enables effortless comprehension of conversations in various languages.

Upon identifying content in a different language than the user's Google Mail display setting, a dismissible banner prompts the translation option. Users can easily select "Translate" on this banner and choose their preferred language for translation.

Figure 1. Google enhances Gmail Mobile App with built-in translation feature

Google enhances Gmail Mobile App with built-in translation feature is shown in Figure 1. The translation feature provides added flexibility by allowing users to set preferences for specific languages. They can opt to consistently translate or never translate messages in certain languages. Notably, administrative control does not influence this capability.

This innovative addition follows Google's recent introduction of a feature enabling users to negotiate meeting times directly within the Gmail service. This feature streamlines the scheduling process when coordinating with individuals whose Google Calendars are not visible to the user.

Earlier in June, Google unveiled a search enhancement for Gmail on mobile devices. This update ensures that users receive the most pertinent search results, simplifying the location of specific emails and files.[1]

Google has unveiled an innovative addition to its Gmail app, enabling users to seamlessly translate messages in various languages without having to exit the app. This feature is available on both Android and iOS devices.

To enhance the translation process for Android and iOS users, Google has implemented an intuitive approach. When an email arrives in a language differing from the user’s preferred display language in their account settings, the new feature will automatically detect this contrast. Subsequently, a notification banner will emerge at the top of the email, extending an option to translate the content. Recipients can readily opt for their desired language from a dropdown menu or dismiss the banner if the translation is unnecessary. [2]

This "highly requested feature" will help users read and understand a conversation in any language. To translate messages on mobile, users just have to select “Translate” on the dismissible banner and choose their preferred language.

"A new dismissible banner appears when the content language of a message is different from the 'Google.com Mail display language' in your account settings,"Google explained.

Users can also choose to have Gmail always translate or never translate specific languages. Moreover, the feature does not have admin control.

Last month, the tech giant had released a new feature on Gmail that allows users to negotiate time directly in the email service.

This feature will be helpful for users when scheduling time with customers, partners or people in their organisation whose Google Calendars are not visible to them.

In June, the company had announced a feature for Gmail on mobile phones which provides users with the most relevant search results, allowing them to find specific emails or files more quickly and easily.

According to Google, this feature helps users find exactly what they're looking for with less effort.The tech giant had also rolled out the "Help me write" tool to Gmail users, who enrolled in the Workspace Labs program, on Android and iOS.[3]

References:

1. https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/news/google-integrated-a-translation-function-in-the-gmail-mobile
2. https://www.giznext.com/news/gmail-app-now-offers-built-in-translation-feature-heres-how-to-use-it/
3. https://zeenews.india.com/technology/google-adds-translation-feature-to-gmail-mobile-app-2646698.html

Cite this article:

Gokula Nandhini K (2023), Google enhances Gmail Mobile App with built-in translation feature, AnaTechmaz, pp.469