Live Translate Now Works in Background on Android

Google has upgraded its Live Translate service on Android, allowing users to continue translating text in real-time even when they switch apps or lock their screen.

This feature is powered by Gemini 3.5 and can automatically detect over 70 different languages, providing smooth and natural sounding translated speech.

According to Google, the Live Translate service is ideal for situations where users need to take notes while translating, such as during lectures or meetings.

The update only affects Android devices at this time, with iOS users gaining a feature called Listening Mode that allows them to listen to translations without having to switch apps.