Jakarta, INTI - On Thursday, Google announced that the “Live Translate” feature in Google Translate is now expanding to iOS and more countries. With this update, the feature is now available on iOS and Android devices in the United States, India, Mexico, Germany, Spain, France, Nigeria, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, Bangladesh, and Thailand. Previously, the feature was only available on Android in the first three countries.
This feature allows users to hear real-time translations through their headphones, essentially turning a regular audio device into a one-way translation device. Powered by Google’s AI system, Live Translate maintains the speaker’s intonation, emphasis, and rhythm of speech, making it easier for users to understand conversations and distinguish who is speaking.
The Feature is Available for Over 70 Languages
Google says this feature is useful in various situations, such as following a conversation with family who speak a different language or understanding announcements while traveling abroad. The feature is compatible with any pair of headphones and supports over 70 languages. To use it, users simply open the Google Translate app, select the “Live Translate” option, and then connect their headphones.
On the same day, Google also announced the expansion of its Search Live feature, an AI-powered search engine that enables conversational interactions. This feature, introduced in July 2025, is now available globally in over 200 countries and territories, having previously been accessible only in the US and India. With Search Live, users can point their camera at an object and receive real-time assistance through a visual, context-based conversation.
Conclusion
Google has expanded its AI-powered “Live Translate” feature in Google Translate to iOS and more countries, allowing users to hear real-time translations through any headphones in over 70 languages while preserving speakers’ tone and emphasis. Alongside this, Google also rolled out its “Search Live” feature globally, enabling users to use their phone camera for real-time, AI-driven visual and conversational assistance across more than 200 countries and regions.
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