Microsoft To Launch Real-Time Translation Through Skype
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He just announced this at the Code Conference in Southern California.
On stage, an English-speaking Skype executive called up a German-speaking Skype executive.
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They held a 5-minute conversation. The first executive would say something in English. Then, after a pause, the a computer voice would repeat what he said, but in German. Then the German executive would speak in German. After a pause, the computer spoke in English.
There were subtitles in both languages on the screen, too.
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Nadella says the translator will be included in all Skype products across all platforms, including Skype's iPhone and Android apps.
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