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Google Translate’s Android Makeover Is Here

Google Translate's Android redesign brings a four-tab dock and a bigger text box. Here's what moved.

By Sidharth · Oct 18, 2026
01 / 05

Translate gets a new look

The Google Translate redesign first tested in July is now rolling out on Android, starting with app version 10.39.34.99.

02 / 05

A four-tab floating dock

The uneven button row is gone. A pill-shaped dock now holds Text, Live, Camera and Practice, much like Google Photos and Lens.

03 / 05

Bigger box, no overflow menu

A large Translate anything card puts Paste on the left and Handwriting next to the mic. The three-dot menu has been removed.

04 / 05

The catch for learners

The bigger text card pushes practice shortcuts like Today's Spanish Practice off the main screen. Live, Camera and Practice work as before.

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How to get it

Update Translate from the Play Store, then wait. Google is switching the new design on server-side in phases over the coming weeks.

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