Wedoany.com Report-Dec.13, Google has updated Google Translate with advanced capabilities from its Gemini model, enhancing translation accuracy for complex expressions such as idioms, regional phrases, and informal language.

The improvements enable more context-aware rendering, producing natural equivalents rather than direct literal versions. These features are accessible within Google Search and the Translate application on iOS and Android platforms.

The rollout commences in the United States and India, supporting translations between English and nearly 20 languages, including Spanish, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and German.

A new beta functionality provides real-time speech-to-speech translation delivered through connected headphones. It maintains the original speaker's tone, emphasis, and rhythm for clearer, more intuitive comprehension.

Users can activate this by pairing headphones, launching the Translate app, and selecting the Live Translate option. The beta version is currently available on Android devices in the United States, Mexico, and India, with compatibility for over 70 languages. Expansion to iOS and additional regions is planned for 2026.

Additionally, the language practice features in Translate have been refined with enhanced guidance derived from speaking exercises. A streak tracking mechanism monitors consecutive days of activity to support consistent progress toward proficiency objectives.

These practice tools are extending to nearly 20 additional countries and territories, among them Germany, India, Sweden, and Taiwan.