Google's AI-powered Live Translate comes to iPhone

Google has expanded Live Translate: the real-time voice translation feature for headphones now works on iOS as well as Android. The company has also widened the service's reach from three to 12 countries. For users, this is a meaningful step. Translating a live conversation is edging closer to an everyday feature rather than an experiment for a narrow audience.

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May 2, 2026· 2 min
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Google's AI-powered Live Translate comes to iPhone
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Google has expanded Live Translate, its AI translator for live speech. It is now available on iPhone and in 12 countries, up from three on Android.

What is Live Translate in Google?

An AI feature in Google Translate that translates live speech almost in real time and lets you hear the result directly in your headphones.

Which devices does Live Translate work on?

Now iPhone and Android. Previously, the feature was available only on Android devices in three countries.

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What is Live Translate in Google?

An AI feature in Google Translate that translates live speech almost in real time and lets you hear the result directly in your headphones.

Which devices does Live Translate work on?

Now iPhone and Android. Previously, the feature was available only on Android devices in three countries.

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