Android widgets need no special introduction. They come in handy when you need to access the app’s special features right from the home screen. To improve that experience further, Google is updating the look of the Translate app‘s widgets. Here’s what they bring to the table.
Google gives Translate widgets a more polished look
Earlier this year, Google added six new Translate widgets, including five feature shortcuts and a simple text-translation tool. Well, now all six of these are getting visual tweaks, along with two older Translate widgets. Previously, the larger widgets just had tight borders around each element, giving them a slightly rounded look. Meanwhile, the newer, smaller widgets only featured standalone icons.
Android Authority reports that, with the version 10.43.74.1015708864.6 release of Google Translate, all of these are changing. The larger widgets now have a more unified appearance, with tighter rounded corners that make them look like self-contained interfaces. Meanwhile, the smaller shortcuts drop the tiny Translate icon at the bottom right corner. They also get much-needed labels that clearly indicate which app features they link to.
Labels for smaller shortcuts
That’s about it for this new minor visual change. While these aren’t the greatest of changes and don’t really affect how users interact with Google Translate widgets, they do offer a cleaner and more polished look. If you use Google Translate widgets actively, you may appreciate this update. Regardless, the updated design should roll out to the Google Translate app soon. It might take a few days to reach everyone.
This change arrives weeks after Google rolled out a visual redesign for the Translate app on Android. The new design replaces old hidden menus with cleaner controls and a much bigger text box on the main screen. It also relocates handwriting and paste shortcuts directly into the main interface for faster translations. Visually, it also brings Material 3 design.
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