New alternative to Twitter Indian social network Koo gets a Portuguese version this Sunday (20). The news was published after the publication of the microblog. “Invaded” by Brazilians last week.
Depending on the platform, Brazilian users with Android devices can change the language in ‘Settings’ then ‘Language’🇧🇷 Also, the platform mentions that it will be easier to find and follow country users after the change.
Android Users:
Go for the update! Change your language to Portuguese by visiting your profile, click settings, select language and choose Portuguese. Delivered as promised???? pic.twitter.com/NwkJPQjg0f
— Koo Brazil (@KooForBrasil) 20 November 2022
The Koo App page on the Google Play Store and App Store has also been updated with Portuguese explanations. Some highlights of the platform are mentioned, such as profile customization, posts of up to 10 photos, and the local language version of the app.
Besides, The promotional images of the platform have been changed to reach the Brazilian people🇧🇷 For example, on the social network there are photos highlighting the profiles of singer Claudia Leite and youtuber Felipe Neto.
So far, access to Koo’s homepage via desktop browsers has remained in English. However, due to the large volume of Brazilian users, the update is expected to happen soon.
literary translations
Many users have noticed that the Portuguese version of the Koo App has some literal translations.🇧🇷 For example, “Feed”, the main page with the latest publications, is translated as “Food”.
Hey @kooindia @KooForBrasil Hire me to translate the app into Portuguese. I know how to speak Portuguese. Let’s avoid these mistakes here po pic.twitter.com/andUfV2DRC
– Raphael (@eitacrispim) 21 November 2022
After Brazilian users pointed out some flaws in the translation, Koo team apologized for misspelled words🇧🇷 That’s why the developers asked the public to help them learn the most appropriate terms and fix bugs.
Source: Tec Mundo
