Microsoft has begun the roll-out of Skype Translator within the application for official desktop devices. Supported via voice six languages.
Skype Translator is now available for all Windows users traditional desktop application. Supported six languages via voice: English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin and Spanish, while 50 other languages can be translated on the text. Announced a few months ago, Skype Translator enables the translation in real time within the messaging service, also via voice, and was available until now in the form of beta.
Microsoft then gives full confidence in the new ambitious service integrating official Skype application used by millions of users worldwide. When we tested the technology was in its early stages and, despite some difficulties from time to time, allowed basic conversations with a foreign partner: ” Breaking down language barriers has long been a dream for Skype with the aim of bringing all citizens of the world “, explained the Skype team.
Skype Translator is currently only available on Windows, which is universal in the app on the desktop. The company did not specify whether the technology will reach clients on other platforms, such as Mac and Linux, and consequently seems to be even further the release of the mobile ecosystem functions, such as Android, iOS, or Windows Phone owner.
Skype Translator makes use of machine learning is used more and more technology becomes effective. The company itself has pointed out that in the period of beta ” initial users have helped greatly improve the service “, and now it is available to all Windows users 7, 8, and Windows 10, the company expects a further increase in effectiveness of its algorithms.