Google launches beta version of real-time translation via headphones

SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Friday announced the launch of a beta feature that allows users to listen to real-time translations through headphones, as the company steps up efforts to strengthen its translation and language learning services, Xinhua reported.

The new feature, which can be accessed through the Google Translate app, provides live translation while preserving the tone, emphasis and rhythm of the speaker’s speech, thus making conversations easier to understand.

“Whether you’re trying to have a conversation in a different language, listening to a speech or lecture while abroad, or watching a television show or movie in another language, you can now put on your headphones, open the Translate app, tap ‘Live translate’ and hear real-time translations in the language of your choice,” said Google Vice President of Product and Search Rose Yao in a blog post.

The beta feature is now rolling out to Android devices in the United States, Mexico and India. It supports over 70 languages ​​and is compatible with all types of headphones.

Google said it plans to expand the feature to iOS devices and more countries in 2026.

— BERNAMA