Google has released a major upgrade to Google Translate that makes it much easier to chat with someone in a foreign language.

A new feature on Android phones will allow users to translate text within any app, meaning users of chat apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger will instantly be able to understand someone speaking in a foreign language.

Previously, people would have to switch to the Google Translate app or search for a translation on the web. Integrating within Android apps means users just have to select a piece of text and press a button to translate it.