Google brings native translations to Google+

Did someone just post something on your Google+ account in a foreign language? You can now translate it with a single click.

Google is initially rolling out the native translation feature for the desktop version, though a mobile app may not be that far behind.

"Whenever there's a public post or comment that isn’t in your language, you'll now see a 'Translate' link underneath the text. Clicking the link translates the text in-line, and clicking again returns to the original," Google's Ed Chi said.

Chi said a user can set or check your language preferences.

He pointed out this is part of the efforts by Google's Translate team "to make information more accessible to individuals around the world."

"In Google+, this means bringing people together regardless of their written language, and breaking down language barriers that can limit the exchange of ideas," he said.

Meanwhile, a separate report on The Next Web said this new feature may soon eliminate the need for the Google Translate for Google+ Chrome extension.

It added the new feature helps Google Plus catch up with Facebook, whose translations since 2011 have been powered by Microsoft's Bing.

Twitter began its own rollout of Bing translations at the end of June, it added. — VC, GMA News