The "Star Trek" Universal Translator is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Find out how you can use your smartphone to break the language barrier.

If Apple Translate doesn’t offer the languages you need, you can set Google Translate as your iPhone or iPad’s default translation app. Google’s translation app supports 249 languages, whereas Apple ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

UPDATE (February 12, 2026): Google is pushing out a new update to Google Translate, and it’s quite surprising, as it gives the app a rather unintentional ability. Read more about it at the end of the ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...