Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) said Friday its language translation feature will now be powered by its AI model, Gemini.
Google Translate will now be able to leverage Gemini’s capabilities to improve translations of phrases with more nuanced meanings, like idioms, local expressions, or slang, the tech giant said in a blog post.
Starting today, the update is rolling out on iOS, Android, and on the web in the U.S. and India, translating between English and nearly 20 languages, including Spanish, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and German.
The company is also rolling out a new beta version of live translation that will bring real-time, natural-sounding translations with the help of Gemini’s new, native speech-to-speech translation capabilities.
The beta will roll out on Android in the U.S., Mexico, and India and will support more than 70 languages. Beta for iOS will be available in 2026.
Google Translate is also adding more tools so that users can refine their language skills and track their learning goals. The company is expanding the capability to nearly 20 new countries, including Germany, India, Sweden, and Taiwan.
Source: Blog