Google continues to revamp its products and services with Gemini, and it looks like Google Translate is next, as a new report suggests two new options are coming to the app that will let you switch between faster and more accurate results.
As spotted by 9to5Google, Google seems to be adding two new modes, “Fast” and “Advanced,” to the Translate app. The options will appear right below the main Google Translate header. By default, the app will use the “Advanced” translation mode.
Tapping the pill-shaped button will open a pop-up dialog box within the app, letting you choose between “Advanced” and “Fast.” According to the dialog, the Advanced mode delivers higher accuracy for complex translations, while Fast is designed for quick results. Google also mentions that the “Advanced” model supports only select languages.
New translation options spotted in Google Translate
It’s not yet clear whether this feature will be paid or free for all users, but it seems Google could tie it to those paying for Google AI Pro.
This would mark a shift for Google Translate, which has always been free for everyone. However, with Google recently adding more features under its AI Pro umbrella, such as the new Home Premium subscription, it’s possible the company will reserve this for paid subscribers.
For now, the feature appears to be rolling out only for iPhone users. The publication suggests they first saw it on the Google Translate app for iOS, but we’re not seeing it yet on either Android or iOS, even with Google AI Pro accounts.
Google has been revamping Translate with Gemini recently, adding a new Practice mode that lets you learn new languages, turning the app into an interactive language tool. This could be another way for the company to integrate Gemini more deeply into the app.
In addition, Google has also been testing a new full-screen translation display for the Translate app on Android.
