Fact · Languages and accents
On an iPhone, Google says that if the Dictation button is unavailable, the spoken language cannot be translated.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“If the Dictation button is unavailable, the spoken language can't be translated.”
Transcribe in Google Translate (Google Translate Help, iPhone and iPad), Google Translate Help, 2026, Help page text.
Open the original- What it measures
- Official help page text as read on 2026-10-17.
- What it does not show
- The button name is Google's own label for the iPhone and iPad app, so it can change.