Bing Translator

Microsoft has long been an innovative force in the way people communicate with the world that they live in. Microsoft also understands that people are traveling more than ever not only for personal reasons, but for business as well. The need to be able to communicate globally is important and that is where Bing Translator has you covered. Bing Translator can be used on a variety of different platforms including computers, tablets and smartphones.

How It Works

Bing Translator is a web portal that can translate full web pages and text selections. Translations are done by the Microsoft Translator. This is a statistical translation platform that provides the actual back-end translating. There are different ways to view the translation including selecting the translate tool for a selected text. If you want to use your mouse to hover and translate specific words or phrases that is also available. Bing also allows you to use the camera mode where all you have to do is point and click, in real time you can see the translation so that you can have an augmented reality at your fingertips in a language you understand. You can also use text or speak features that will get you the translations that you are looking for.

Developer

Bing Translator is made by Microsoft. Bing Translator works with several Microsoft products including Windows Live Messenger and Internet Explorer. Bing Translator also features a widget which can be used on websites or blogs. It is also made optimized for a Windows phone. This phone can allow you to personalize what languages you will be needing and how to learn and pick up the language as well.

Price

Bing Translator is free. This makes Bing Translator accessible for everyone.

Pros/Cons

Bing Translator has many features that make itScreenshot of Bing Translator. worthwhile including translating an entire webpage. You can view the webpage in its original language and put the translated webpage next to it. Bing Translator is a good tool not only for those who are away for personal reasons, but for those who are looking to do business overseas. There are many excellent features, including it is simple to use. If you are looking to order a dish in a non-native language tongue it’s as easy as speaking it or typing it to your phone. Once you have placed your order into your phone you can then either press play or mimic the accent that you hear. Then you can place your order easily and with proper pronunciation as well.

Bing has really integrated learning, ease-of-use and functionality in it’s Translator applications making it a travel necessity for work and pleasure for many.