In today’s digital world, where virtual meetings are part of our daily routine, language remains a barrier that limits global communication. But what if that were about to change?

At the Google I/O 2025 event, Google unveiled several innovations powered by Gemini 2.5, its new multimodal AI integrated into tools like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet. Among all the announcements (from privacy upgrades and Android 15 to new tools for developers), one feature stood out for its potential: real-time voice translation in Google Meet, a breakthrough that pushes the boundaries of real-time interpretation with AI.

Imagine being able to speak in your own language, and your counterpart hears you instantly in theirs, with your same voice and intonation. This innovation opens new doors for international communication, especially in fields like sworn and certified translation. That’s exactly what we’ll explore here.

What does this New Google Meet Features Do?

This functionality allows a speaker’s words during a video call to be instantly translated into another language, preserving their original voice, tone, and emotions. So instead of a neutral robotic voice, you get a realistic reproduction that matches the speaker’s style, making real-time interpretation with AI in video calls more natural and effective than ever.

Currently, this feature is in beta and available only to users with Google Workspace AI Pro or AI Ultra plans.

For now, it supports Spanish and English, with plans to expand to languages like German, Italian, and Portuguese.

How Translations Agencies Can Use Real-Time Interpretation with AI

This technology does not replace the work of a sworn translator or interpreter, but it can be a powerful tool to improve customer service, facilitate informative meetings, or offer pre-translation consultations. For example:

• Assist clients abroad who need to translate and apostille official documents in Colombia.
• Explain the legalization process or the requirements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Ministry of Justice without needing a word-for-word interpretation.
• Present services to potential partners, universities, consulates, or law firms in other countries.

An example? From Madrid, Lucía starts a video call, speaks in Spanish, and thanks to AI-powered instant translation, her counterpart hears her in English, in her own voice and tone. This way, she can submit her documents for official translation and communicate without the need for a live interpreter.

Thanks to real-time voice translation, it’s now possible to overcome language barriers immediately, without losing time or flow. This provides a much more agile, modern, and professional user experience. At iLingo Traducciones, we can use this technology to explain requirements, coordinate translations, or handle inquiries without needing a live interpreter, streamlining the process significantly.

What Are the Benefits for Those Working with Official Documents?

As official translators, we know every work matters. While this tool does not replace the legal accuracy or value of an official translation, it can still:

• Speed up communication
• Build trust
• Improve client understanding

This is especially helpful for:

• Coordination meetings with clients or legal representatives,
• Explaining comments or corrections on translated documents,
• Assisting with virtual procedures before embassies or international institutions

Best of all? No need to install anything extra, just a Google Meet account with the appropriate plan and simple language settings.

How to Activate It – Step by Step

1. Start a video call in Google Meet.
2. Click on the settings (gear icon).
3. Select the original and target languages.
4. Enable real-time voice translation.
5. That’s it! The AI will take care of the rest—preserving the speaker’s tone and intent.

Quick Tips for Translation Agencies

What to keep in mind?

• This technology doesn’t replace the final translator.
• It can enhance initial communication with international clients.
• It helps optimize meeting times without compromising professionalism.

What Else Did Google Announce at I/O 2025?

Beyond real-time translation in Meet, Google showcased impressive advancements in AI, Android 15, developer tools, and digital privacy. Everything revolves around Gemini, its new AI core.

To dive deeper, here’s a video explainer featuring the main highlights, including a demo of Google Meet and other standout features from the event: “Gemini AI – Google I/O 2025 en 19 minutes!”