![]() Microsoft points out that wearing a headset substantially improves the experience when using Skype Translator. Skype's translation tool can currently handle nine spoken languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin), Portuguese (Brazilian), Arabic, and Russian. From there on, Skype Translator will work its magic and translate the conversation, with short delays for the system to do the translation. When the person you're calling picks up, they'll hear a message informing them that the call is being recorded and translated. Upon bringing up the dialer pad and entering a phone number, you'll see a "Translate" option that will allow you to set the language you want. The real-time translation tool will work with calls to mobiles and landlines just as it does with Skype calls. "You can now use Skype to call people on their phones and communicate across languages, even if they do not have Skype." How It Works "We love bringing people together, and so today, we're excited to announce the next milestone for Skype Translator: voice translation for calls to mobiles and landlines on Skype Preview," Microsoft touts. ![]() Last but not least, users also need paid Skype credits or a subscription to test the feature. If you're wondering what's the catch, here's the deal: to take advantage of real-time translation for calls to mobile phones and landlines, users need to be part of the Windows Insider Program and get the latest Skype Preview beta for the app. Skype Translator On Mobile And Landlines: Here's The Catch It can also handle phone calls made to landlines and mobile phones using the same artificial intelligence techniques it has been using. With the latest update, Skype Translator is no longer limited to just Skype-to-Skype calls.
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