Google's Gemini 2.5 brings smarter, real-time translation to your phone
Google just dropped Gemini 2.5 on Translate and Search, making live speech-to-speech translation and more natural conversations possible.
The update aims to make talking across languages smoother and Search answers feel more human.
What's new and why it matters
Gemini 2.5 can translate over 70 languages (across about 2,000 language pairs) while keeping your tone and emphasis—even in noisy places.
The "Live translate" beta lets you get instant translations through your earbuds, rolling out now for Android users in the US, Mexico, and India (iOS coming soon).
Smarter tech under the hood
This version uses real-time audio processing that blends speech and text cues for better context—so conversations don't get lost mid-way.
It's a big step up from old-school translators since it works hands-free with headphones.
In live voice agent scenarios, Gemini 2.5 follows developer instructions accurately about 90% of the time.
Why it's cool for search too
Gemini 2.5 is also powering Search Live features, helping Google give you clearer summaries that actually follow what you asked—making searching (and understanding results) easier than ever.