Google has added an integrated translation feature to the Gmail mobile app, offering support for more than 100 languages

Google has now added an integrated translation feature to its mobile Gmail app. This feature, previously only available on the desktop version, eliminates the need for users to manually copy and paste email content into Google Translate on their smartphones. The update was announced on the Google Workspace Updates blog and can be accessed through the Gmail app for mobile devices.

The translation function works by suggesting translations for emails received in a language different from the user's Gmail display language. By tapping on a banner above the email body, Google Translate is activated to automatically detect the language and provide a translation. The mobile app's translation feature supports up to 100 languages, matching the capability of the desktop version. If the translation suggestion banner does not appear, users can manually access the translation feature via the three-dot menu in the app.

Users can also customize their translation preferences, such as choosing specific languages to be translated or exempt from translation. The new feature is being rolled out gradually and may take up to two weeks to be available on all devices. Users are advised to ensure that their Gmail app is fully updated to access the new translation feature.