Tech giant Google (GOOGL) announced that its translation service, Google Translate, is now powered by its advanced AI model, Gemini. According to a company blog post, this update helps Google Translate better understand and accurately convert phrases with subtle or complex meanings, such as idioms, slang, and local expressions.
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The rollout begins today across iOS, Android, and the web in the U.S. and India. Notably, it covers nearly 20 languages, including Spanish, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and German. Furthermore, Google is introducing a beta version of live translation that uses Gemini’s built-in speech-to-speech translation technology. This feature is designed to provide smoother and more natural real-time translations. The beta is launching first on Android in the U.S., Mexico, and India, with support for over 70 languages.
Separately, an iOS version of the beta is planned for release in 2026. In addition to live translation, Google Translate is growing its learning tools to help users practice languages and set personalized goals. These tools are being released in nearly 20 additional countries, including Germany, India, Sweden, and Taiwan, to make language learning more accessible.
Is GOOGL Stock a Good Buy?
Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on GOOGL stock based on 29 Buys and seven Holds assigned in the past three months. Furthermore, the average GOOGL price target of $323.64 per share implies that shares are trading near fair value.
