Official documentation
Transcribe in Google Translate (Google Translate Help, iPhone and iPad)
Google Translate Help, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 17, 2026
- What it is
- Google's help page for near real-time transcription and translation of someone speaking, in its iPhone and iPad version. It covers microphone permission, the Dictation button and the transcript.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Google documentation. The Dictation button name and steps may change with app updates, so check the current app.
Facts taken from this source
- On an iPhone, Google says that if the Dictation button is unavailable, the spoken language cannot be translated.
“If the Dictation button is unavailable, the spoken language can't be translated.” (Help page text)
- On an iPhone or iPad, Google says the transcription feature needs microphone permission for Google Translate turned on in the device settings.
“To use this feature, in your device settings, turn on microphone permissions for Google Translate.” (Help page text)
- Google says the Translate app can translate in near real-time while someone speaks a different language, for example a lecture or speech.
“The Translate app lets you translate in near real-time while someone speaks a different language.” (Help page text)