- Google is rolling out a new feature called Scroll and Translate that adds live translation capabilities to Circle to Search.
- There’s confusion about the branding, as the company has interchangeably called the feature “Live Translate” and “Scroll and Translate.”
- The rollout appears to be limited as only Google app beta users on Pixels have received the feature so far.
Earlier in the day, we brought you news that Google is working on a massive upgrade to Circle to Search with a new live translation feature. This live functionality will likely be used to translate dynamic screens, such as scrolling webpages and even videos. As it turns out, we don’t have to wait too long for the feature to roll out, as some users already have the functionality on their phones, but in the form of Scroll and Translate.
Some Google app beta users have reported that Circle to Search’s Live Translate feature is available on their phones as Scroll and Translate. It is also available on our Pixel without any additional steps, although it isn’t available on non-Pixels yet, marking this as a limited rollout. This is how Circle to Search’s Scroll and Translate works: