Google launches Gemini 3.5 Live Translate for real-time speech-to-speech translation

Google announced Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, a new AI model that provides real-time speech-to-speech translation across more than 70 languages with automatic language detection ^{[1, 2, 3, 4]}. The technology preserves the speaker's original intonation, pacing, and pitch, enabling more natural sounding voice translations ^{[1, 2, 3, 4]}. It processes continuous streaming audio, allowing translations to be generated just seconds after the original speech ^{[1, 3, 4]}.

Gemini 3.5 Live Translate also filters out background noise in noisy environments, improving clarity for users in busy settings ^{[1, 4]}. The model is rolling out across Google's products, including the Google Translate app, Google Meet, and a Gemini Live API for developers to integrate into their own apps ^{[1, 3, 4]}. Enterprise users of Google Meet Workspace can preview the system starting June 2026, with support for over 2,000 language pairs ^[3].

On mobile, Android and iOS Google Translate app users can enable Live Translate mode after the software update. Android devices gain an additional Listening mode to hear translations privately through the earpiece ^[3].

To combat misuse, Google embeds SynthID digital watermarks into audio generated by Gemini 3.5 to help identify deepfake audio ^{[3, 4]}. Real-time translation has practical applications such as improving communication on ride-hailing platforms. The Grab platform in Southeast Asia is testing Gemini 3.5 to assist drivers and passengers across language barriers during more than 10 million monthly voice calls ^[4].

Google also reduced subscription pricing for Gemini AI plans and bundled YouTube Premium memberships to encourage adoption within its ecosystem ^[3]. The new pricing includes a Gemini AI Plus plan at 165 Taiwan dollars per month and a Gemini Ultra tier at 6,500 Taiwan dollars monthly ^[3].

Google officially announced Gemini 3.5 Live Translate on June 9, 2026, then revealed full product details and pricing changes a day later ^{[2, 3]}. Google Meet enterprise users can expect to access Gemini 3.5 Live Translate previews throughout June 2026 ^[3].