Wednesday 21 May 2014

Google buys visual translation app Word Lens and makes it free

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Google picks up incredible visual translation app Word Lens and makes it free

Google has purchased Word Lens, an impressive app that translates foreign languages in real time using the iPhone and Android smartphone built-in camera. It's now free for a limited time.

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