Main points
- Google has added a live translation feature to the iPhone via wireless headphones that supports over 70 languages.
- The feature is available in a number of countries and does not require a specific smartphone model or headphone brand, unlike Apple's solution.
iPhone can now translate conversations in headphones in real time / Google
Google has expanded the capabilities of its Translate app on the iPhone with the addition of live translation via wireless headphones. The tool is free and supports dozens of languages, making it convenient for travel and communication.
Google Translate has added a real-time speech translation feature through headphones, which is now available on the iPhone. It previously appeared on Android , but now it has become part of the iPhone ecosystem. This is reported by BGR .
How does real-time translation work on iPhone?
The feature allows you to translate a live conversation directly into the user's ear. To do this, simply connect any wireless headphones and launch the app. The service supports over 70 languages and is already available in a number of countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, Spain and Thailand.
This is an expansion of the previous live translation feature that appeared on smartphones in 2025. Now it has become more universal and accessible to a wider audience.
However, this is not the first such solution for Apple users. In late 2025, Apple added real-time translation via AirPods. But this feature has limitations – it only works with branded headphones and on devices with Apple Intelligence support.
Against this background, Google's solution looks more open: it is not tied to a specific smartphone model or headphone brand. However, there is a compromise. While Apple's translation can be performed directly on the device, in Google's case, data processing takes place in the cloud, which may raise privacy issues.
As Techbuzz writes, the feature is yet another example of how AI is gradually finding practical applications. Updates to Google Translate have made the service much more useful for travel, language learning, and everyday communication.
However, as with other AI solutions, users should be aware of possible errors or inaccuracies. In the case of real-time translation, this can be more difficult to verify, as the information is provided instantly during the conversation.
You can use the new feature right now – just connect your headphones and open the Google Translate app on your iPhone.