Google Translate Tests AI ‘Show Alternatives’ for Nuanced Translations
An Android app teardown shows three contextual alternatives per translation with no public rollout yet.
Overview
- The in-development option appears in Android app version 10.0.36.855137688.3 and was surfaced by forcing hidden UI elements.
- Tapping “Show alternatives” returns up to three different translations that vary in emphasis or level of formality.
- Each option can expand to provide contextual guidance on where the phrasing fits, helping users choose appropriate tone and register.
- The feature remains hidden from public builds and Google has not announced a release timeline.
- Reporting indicates it could debut alongside other AI-driven Translate tools such as the experimental “Understand” and “Ask” buttons.