6 Google Translate tips you need to start using

Decades ago, Star Trek introduced the idea of a "universal translator," a small baton that let crew members converse with aliens in their native languages simply by flipping a switch. This app isn't part of the pre-installed loadout on most phones, but it's indispensable when you travel. It's so overflowing with features, in fact, you might not even realize everything it can do. So here are the six most awesome and useful things you can do with Google Translate on your smartphone. You won't always have the best mobile data connection while traveling the world, so it's a good idea to have an offline backup in Translate.