- Updated: February 4, 2026
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Google Meet Announces Real‑Time Speech Translation for Android and iOS
Google Meet Announces Real‑Time Speech Translation for Android and iOS
Google is set to roll out a new real‑time speech translation feature for Google Meet, bringing live multilingual subtitles to its mobile apps on Android and iOS. The update, previewed in a recent Google blog post, aims to break language barriers in video meetings by automatically translating spoken words into subtitles in up to 10 languages.
Key Features and Supported Languages
- Live subtitles in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and Mandarin.
- Automatic detection of the speaker’s language with the ability to select a preferred subtitle language.
- Integration directly within the Meet mobile app, no additional extensions required.
Rollout Timeline
The feature is expected to enter a limited beta later this year, initially available to a small group of testers. Google plans a broader public release in early 2025, with gradual expansion to additional languages based on user feedback.
How It Works
During a Meet call, participants can tap the “CC” (closed caption) button and choose “Translate subtitles.” The spoken audio is sent to Google’s cloud‑based speech‑to‑text engine, translated in real time, and displayed as subtitles on the screen.
Impact on Remote Collaboration
By providing instant translation, the feature promises to make international meetings more inclusive, helping teams collaborate across borders without the need for separate translation services.
Read more about the upcoming feature on Android Police.
For related updates, visit our Google Meet updates page or explore our AI translations hub.
