NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York City is embracing the digital age in its quest to eliminate language barriers in the Big Apple by using translation apps for enhanced communication.

Mayor Eric Adams issued a directive to city agencies on Monday to identify ways to improve communications with all New Yorkers, including non-English speaking communities, by utilizing language technologies.

As part of the directive, the city plans to install language applications on more than 100,000 city-owned electronic devices to make city services more accessible to New Yorkers. The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation will provide support to the agencies and facilitate downloads and usage of tools like Google Translate and Apple's built-in Translate app.

"To kickstart this process by ensuring every city

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