Google has announced an update to its Search functionality, expanding the availability of translated results to support a wider range of languages. This update aims to make information more accessible to users searching in their local languages.
Key Points of the Update:
New Languages Added: Google has expanded translated results to include Arabic, Gujarati, Korean, Persian, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Purpose: The expansion addresses content and perspective gaps when users search in their local language, allowing them to access relevant information from other languages.
How It Works: Google may translate the title link and snippet of search results not in the user's search query language, when available.
User Experience: If a user clicks a translated title link, they see a machine-translated page. Users can also opt to view the original search result in its original language.
Availability: This feature is now available on both mobile and desktop platforms.
Technical Details: Google doesn't host translated pages. The process is similar to using Google Translate or Chrome's in-browser translation, typically supporting JavaScript, embedded images, and other page features.
This update significantly enhances Google's ability to serve diverse, global audiences by breaking down language barriers in search results. It offers potential benefits for both users seeking information and content creators looking to reach a broader, multilingual audience.
