Last year a new and very useful feature made its debut in Google Translate for Android, namely the system-wide support for quick translations. Unfortunately, this has so far only worked on devices running version 6.0 Marshmallow of Google's OS. That all changes today. From this point on, the simplified in-app translation functionality can be used on any device running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean or newer. Whenever you select a bit of text (in any app on your phone or tablet), a translation button will instantly pop up. If you tap on it it will open into an overlay that will show you the...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_translate_now_works_in_any_app_on_android_42_or_newer_ios_gets_offline_mode-news-18184.php