Google Meet and Translate get Gemini 3.5 Live Translate with listening mode

Google has unveiled Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, a new model designed for real-time, speech-to-speech translation. This latest update brings a listening mode to both Google Meet and Google Translate, enhancing how users interact across languages during live conversations.

The listening mode allows the system to continuously monitor spoken dialogue and provide near-instantaneous translations without requiring manual toggling. In Google Meet, this feature aims to smooth out multilingual meetings by offering live captions and audio translations directly within the video call interface. For Google Translate, the update promises more fluid and context-aware translations during spoken exchanges.

This upgrade marks a significant step in Google’s push toward more natural and seamless communication tools. By integrating Gemini 3.5 into these platforms, the company is prioritizing accuracy and speed, reducing the lag that often disrupts real-time interpretation. The model’s ability to handle diverse accents and speech patterns is also expected to improve over time, making it more reliable for global users.

Early adopters have noted that the listening mode eliminates the need to repeatedly press a microphone button, allowing for more organic conversations. For now, the feature is rolling out gradually to Google Workspace accounts and select Translate users, with broader availability expected in the coming months.