Your Phone Can Now Instantly Translate Japanese Text

Learning a new language is hard. And if there's a new alphabet involved--like there is with Japanese for English-speaking travelers--it's even harder. But technology is here to help. Google announced on Thursday a new translation feature that will make it easier for travelers who don't speak the language to go on a trip to a Japanese-speaking destination. Google Word Lens--a service available through Google Translate on Android and iOS devices--allows you to point your phone's camera at text, and it'll show the translation on the screen in real time.