Pixel 6 could get a new, better version of Google Translate

Date:
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:16:15 +0000

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A new Google Translate interface has been spotted, but it might be exclusive to the Pixel 6 range.

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Most Google Pixel 6 leaks so far have focused on the hardware, but the latest leak is software-focused, and suggests that the upcoming phone could bring a redesign to Google Translate.

XDA Developers has spotted a whole new interface hidden within the latest Google Translate update (version 6.21). The interface, which you can see below, moves most of the buttons down to the bottom of the screen from their current position near the top.

This change should make the app a lot easier to use with one hand, especially on larger phones. Its a change that was perhaps prompted by the rumored 6.71-inch screen size of the Google Pixel 6 Pro. Beyond that, there are a few other tweaks, such as a More option appearing in place of the typical hamburger menu icon and this too is down at the bottom. Grab some of the
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Its worth noting that theres no guarantee this new interface will ever
launch. It was found in an APK teardown, meaning you arent meant to be able
to access it yet, and XDA Developers notes that its currently unfinished, and may get abandoned in a future build. But its something that Google is at
least toying with.

If this new look does launch, it will probably do so on the Google Pixel 6 range, as theres mention of p21 within the code, which XDA Developers reckons refers to the 2021 Pixel phones.

So theres a good chance well see this on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro when
they land, likely in October. However, this might also mean the feature is exclusive to the Pixel 6 range. The current Google Translate is on the left, and the possible new one is on the right (Image credit: Google / XDA Developers) Opinion: Google shouldnt hold back ease-of-use features

Given that the focus of this Google Translate redesign seems to be making it easier to use with one hand, we really dont think Google should make it exclusive to the Pixel 6 range.

There are all sorts of large phones that would benefit (not to mention people with small hands), and if Google is going to offer its Android operating system to other manufacturers it shouldnt hold back features that improve the core experience and accessibility for users.

Since this is specifically a Google app, this isnt even something that manufacturers can mimic in their own UIs without offering a whole new translate app, so its not the same as offering, say, a camera feature that another company could develop on its own.

Of course, theres no guarantee this redesign will be exclusive to Pixels, if it even launches. But given the apparent reference to the Pixel 6 range and the fact that Google has kept some features for Pixels in the past it seems very possible.

On the other hand theres also mention of Material You in the code. This is
the visual overhaul of Android thats coming with Android 12 , so perhaps that means all Android 12 devices will be eligible. We certainly hope so. Get the best of TechRadar in your inbox every day: sign up for our newsletter



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