Instant translation in the speaker’s voice… a “genius” update from Google

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The service supports translation between English and several European languages. The technology relies on near real-time speech translation during meetings.
Google continues to strengthen its presence in the field of artificial intelligence technologies by developing new tools aimed at breaking language barriers and facilitating communication between users around the world.
In its latest move, the company announced the expansion of its real-time translation feature within its meeting application “Google Meet” to include mobile devices, after it was previously limited to computers.
This update represents an important shift in the service’s development path, as Google has begun gradually rolling out the feature on Android and iOS devices over the coming months. This reflects a clear direction toward making work and communication tools more flexible and accessible via smartphones, which have become the most widely used devices for meetings and remote work.
The new technology relies on near real-time speech translation during meetings, allowing each participant to speak in their native language while others hear the translation in their preferred language, creating a smoother and more seamless communication experience.
The feature does not only convert speech into translated text; it goes further by providing an artificial voice that mimics the speaker’s tone and speaking style, making the conversation feel more natural and closer to real human interaction compared to traditional translation.
As for supported languages at launch, the service enables translation between English and several European languages, including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian, with an initial limitation allowing only two languages per meeting.
At the same time, Google is continuously improving this technology by enhancing translation accuracy and contextual understanding, including tone and different expressions, using advanced artificial intelligence models.
These updates come as part of a broader vision aimed at making virtual meetings more inclusive and effective, especially in international work environments that bring together users from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Experts believe that integrating real-time translation into smartphones could represent a qualitative leap in digital communication and help accelerate the spread of this technology, potentially reshaping the future of meetings and reducing reliance on a single shared language among users.
