Google has expanded its Google Translate app with a new real-time voice translation feature that works with any pair of headphones, marking another step in the company’s push to integrate artificial intelligence into everyday communication tools.
The feature enables speech-to-speech translation on Android smartphones, allowing users to hear translated conversations through connected headphones while viewing the translated text on their screens. It is powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash Native Audio, an AI model designed to deliver more natural-sounding translations while preserving speech patterns.
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Google said the system can automatically detect multiple languages during a conversation and reduce background noise to improve clarity in busy environments. The feature does not require specialized hardware and is compatible with standard wired or wireless headphones.
The real-time voice translation tool is being released as a beta for Android users in the United States, India and Mexico. It is also available through the Google Translate website, providing access for users without an Android device.
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Google plans to extend the feature to Apple devices at a later date. Support for the iOS version of Google Translate is expected in 2026, as the company continues to broaden the reach of its AI-powered translation services.
Source: Google Gemini, Google Translate