Google Translate's new Live Translate widget works without opening the app

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Google Translate is working on a “Live Translate” widget.

It will let users start live translations without opening the app.

Google is also working on letting “Live Translate” keep running even if the user leaves the app.

Google recently started using Gemini 3.5 Live Translate to improve the Google Translate app’s live translation performance. The company has also been spotted working on a new UI for the app. Now, it seems Google is making it easier to access the “Live Translate” feature on Android.

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