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Google Translate Rolls Out Gemini-Powered Live Headphone Translation Beta in US, Mexico and India

Powered by Gemini’s native audio models, the Android beta streams natural‑sounding translations directly to any headphones.

Overview

  • The Live Translate beta is now available on Android in the United States, Mexico and India with support for more than 70 languages, with expansion to iOS and additional countries planned for 2026.
  • Translated speech plays in real time through any wired or wireless headphones and requires no special hardware.
  • Google says the system preserves a speaker’s tone, pauses and rhythm to help listeners follow conversations and distinguish speakers.
  • Gemini-driven text translation is rolling out in the US and India for English with nearly 20 languages across the Translate app on Android, iOS and the web.
  • Translate’s language-practice features are expanding to about 20 more countries, adding clearer pronunciation feedback and streak tracking.