Google is expanding its Translate app’s Live Translate feature for headphones to iOS users in the United States and several additional international markets for Android devices.

Key points

• The Live Translate feature provides real-time speech-to-speech translation for over 70 languages using Gemini AI technology.
• iOS users in the U.S. can now access the feature by connecting headphones and selecting "live translate" within the Google Translate app.
• Android availability is expanding to include France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Thailand, and the U.K.
• The tool offers three distinct modes: "Listening" for real-time audio, "Conversation" for two-way dialogue, and "Text-only" for visual translation.
• Gemini AI is utilized to maintain the original speaker's tone, cadence, and emphasis while improving the recognition of local slang.

This expansion lowers language barriers for international travelers and multilingual families by providing seamless, real-time communication tools across both major mobile operating systems. By integrating advanced AI, Google is making sophisticated translation technology more accessible for everyday personal and professional interactions.