Google Translate is now powered by Gemini, includes live translations on headphones | Infinium-tech
Today Google is finally improving Google Translate, adding Gemini capabilities to improve translations, especially on phrases with subtle meanings like idioms, local expressions or slang.
Google says this is state-of-the-art translation quality, and you can find it in Google Search and in the Translate app on iOS and Android. The update is rolling out today in the US and India for English and translations in “about 20 languages,” including Spanish, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and German.
There’s also a new beta experience that lets you listen to translations in real time in your headphones. This preserves each speaker’s intonation, emphasis and cadence to produce a more natural translation as well as being easier to follow along. Simply put on your headphones, open the Translate app, and tap Live Translation.
This beta is now available in the Translate app on Android in the US, Mexico, and India. Over 70 languages supported. It will land in more locations and on iOS in 2026.
Finally, the language learning tools in Translate come with better feedback – tips based on your speaking practice. It’s also a way to challenge yourself and reach your learning goals by keeping track of how many consecutive days you’ve been learning.
The learning tools are also expanding to “about 20 new countries” and regions, including Germany, India, Sweden, and Taiwan.
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