Google Translate Expands Real-Time Speech Translation to Any Headphones on Android
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Summary
Google Translate is expanding its real-time speech translation feature from Pixel Buds to any headphones on Android devices, with support for over 70 languages. The feature is rolling out in beta and works with any compatible Android phone using the Translate app. Additionally, Google is improving text translations using Gemini AI to better handle idioms and slang.
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· 3 pulledGoogle Translate's latest update brings live speech translations, originally available only on the Pixel Buds, to any headphones you want, with support for over 70 languages.
It's rolling out today in beta and just requires a compatible Android phone with the Translate app (unlike Apple's similar feature, which requires AirPods).
Using Gemini, Translate will now offer more accurate translations of phrases like idioms and slang, which have a different meaning than what they literally sound like word for word.
Google Translate will now let users hear live speech translations in any headphones on its Android app, expanding a feature that was once only available with Pixel Buds.
