Google Translate is one of the best and most used translation services of all time, and for a good reason. With millions of daily users, Google Translate often gets new AI features, and now, the tech giant says it is now bringing “state of the art text translation quality” to both the Search and Translate app.
In a blog post, Google said that it is also rolling out a new beta version of live translation which offers “real-time natural-sounding translations right to your headphones”, powered by Gemini’s new native speech-to-speech translation capabilities.
Featuring Gemini 2.5 Native Audio large language model, Google Translate will now retain the speaker’s tone, emphasdis and cadence, making it easier to follow the conversation, effectively turning your headphones or earbuds into a real-time, one-way translation device.
This not only makes it easier to follow who said what, but also works when you are listening to a speech or lecture or watching a TV show or film in another language. All you need to is wear your headphones, tap on the “Live Translate” button and the app will translate the words in real-time.
Google says the functionality works with any pair of headphones and will be avialable in more than 70 languages. However, it is currently limited to the Android version of the app, with support for iOS coming next year.
The new Gemini powered capabilties also improves translation on phrases with more nuanced meanings like idioms, local expressions or slang.
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For example, if you are trying to translate the popular English idiom “stealing my thunder”, Google Translate will give you a more natural sounding translation instead of translating every word, thanks to Gemini.
The new feature is currently rolling out for those living in India and the United States and will work for translating between English and other 20 languages including Hindi, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and german. It will be available on the Android and iOS Google Translate app as well as the web.
The tech giant is alsoo expanding its language learning tools in the Translate app to offer helpful tips based on the user’s speakers user practice. All above mentioned features are now available for those living in India.
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