Published May 10, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended CES to uncover powerful hardware that isn't dominated by Google like the Mudita Kompakt. I trawl through Android news daily, hunting for stories that have real-world consequences. I hold a BA in History & Classics.  Google Translate has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 2006. I fondly remember my high school French teacher telling us that under no circumstances were we to use Google Translate to help with our homework. While we ignored him (of course), he was correct to inform us that the service was inadequate for anything beyond the most basic single-word translations. But 20 years later, Google Translate is perhaps Google's most effective app, merging decades of experience with the latest AI developments to produce a seriously effective app.…