Google's new offline Live Translate tool looks like my new vacation essential
but it only works on these Pixels models

Date:
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:28:19 +0000

Description:
Google Translate's Live Translate mode now works offline across 11 languages, but with some major restrictions.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google Translate now has an offline mode for Live Translations This only works between English and ten other languages It also only works on Pixel 11, Pixel 10, and Pixel 9 series phones Live Translate is a feature that has the potential to break down language barriers, by letting you speak to someone in your native language
and have it automatically translated to theirs. But while this Google Translate feature is undoubtedly useful, its also so far been held back a bit by a need for an internet connection. That though, is now changing.

As spotted by Android Authority , Google has started rolling out an offline mode for Live Translate, which could be hugely beneficial, since this feature will probably mostly be used when abroad, where data costs can be higher, and network connectivity can potentially be less reliable. But even if youre traveling somewhere that has widespread mobile coverage and affordable pricing, its still reassuring to know an internet connection wont be required to effectively communicate with the locals. Latest Videos From TechRadar
Watch full video here: Limited languages and phones (Image credit: Google / Android Authority) Of course, there are some restrictions here. First,
offline Live Translate currently only works between English and French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, and Swedish. So that leaves out a lot of languages, and also means that English has to be one of the two languages being spoken you cant for example get offline live translations between French and German.

The other major limiting factor is that for now at least, offline Live Translate is only coming to the Google Pixel 11 series , Pixel 10 line, and Pixel 9 series. So if you have an older Pixel or a phone from another brand, youre currently out of luck. You may like ChatGPTs new GPT-Live voice model can speak and listen at the same time How to check if you've got ChatGPT's
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All of which means that the vast majority of people wont be able to benefit from this, so hopefully its a temporary restriction.

Then again, iOS already has a Live Translation feature of its own which can
be used offline, and Samsung Galaxy phones also have a similar feature with offline functionality, so there are other options from the biggest rival brands. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Still, Googles Live Translate feature isnt exclusive to Pixels, so it would
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