Google Translate Adds Gemini AI in India: Better Hindi Translations and Support for Slang

Google is finally overhauling its translation service, deploying its powerful Gemini AI models to tackle one of the most persistent challenges in digital communication: context. The tech giant announced today that the revamped Google Translate is rolling out in India and the US, bringing a new level of fluency that goes beyond literal word-for-word conversion.

For Indian users, this update promises a significant improvement in translating Hindi. Google states that the Gemini integration is designed to understand phrases with nuanced meanings, including local expressions, idioms, and slang. This means the tool can now better decipher the intent behind colloquial Hindi phrases when translating them to English (and vice versa), rather than producing the robotic, often confusing results of the past.

Google Translate: Breaking the Language Barrier in Real-Time with Gemini

Alongside the core translation upgrade, Google has launched a new “Live Translate” beta experience for Android users in India.

This feature essentially turns your headphones into a universal translator. By putting on headphones and tapping “Live translate” in the app, users can hear real-time translations of a conversation. Crucially, this new mode preserves the tone, emphasis, and cadence of the speaker. In a linguistically diverse country like India, this could revolutionize how people communicate across different regional languages, making digital interpretation feel more like a natural conversation.

While this beta is currently limited to Android users in India, the US, and Mexico, it already supports more than 70 languages. iOS support is scheduled for 2026.

New Tools for Language Learners

Recognizing the vast number of people using Translate as an educational tool, Google is also expanding its language learning features to India.

The app now offers improved feedback with specific tips based on the user’s speaking practice. To keep learners motivated, Google has added a gamified element that tracks how many days in a row a user has practiced. These tools, previously limited in availability, are now officially expanding to nearly 20 new regions, with India being a primary focus.