Google will be announcing a new update for its translation app that recognizes voices and translates them into the desired language, the New York Times reports.

据《纽约时报》报道，谷歌计划针对旗下翻译应用进行全新升级，支持将语音翻译成所需语言的文本。

Google Translate currently has 90 languages available, and since Skype has released a feature that translates spoken language, Google is coming out with its version.

目前，谷歌翻译（Google Translate）支持90种语言的翻译。此前，微软旗下视频通话服务Skype已推出语音翻译功能，而谷歌也将对其翻译应用进行类似升级。 

Instead of attempting to type a language into the app to translate it, users will now be able to have their foreign friend speak into the phone so it can be immediately translated. They claim the technology will be very accurate.

此次升级后，用户无需输入文本，只需让外国朋友对着手机讲话，即可实现实时翻译。谷歌表示，该项技术的准确度很高。

Previously released apps like World Lens have attempted to make it possible to translate a road sign by pointing your camera at it, and the Times claims the Google update may come with similar features.

此前发布的World Lens等应用已经可以实现路牌的拍照翻译。遇到不认识的路牌，用户只需拍下照片，即可进行翻译。《纽约时报》称，升级后的谷歌翻译也可能支持类似功能。

Skype's version of voice translation requires a headset, and it is unclear if Google's version will require the same external aid.

此外，用户使用Skype语音翻译功能时，需佩戴头戴式耳机，目前尚不清楚谷歌的语音翻译功能是否也需要外部设备支持。

（翻译：清欢君 编辑：Zoe）