Key points:
- Google might release Android 15 in August, potentially alongside new Pixel devices.
- Google Translate gains support for over 110 new languages, including highly requested Cantonese.
- PaLM 2 AI language model facilitated learning these new languages for Google Translate.
This summer promises exciting developments on the Android and language translation fronts. Google is hinting at an earlier release of Android 15, potentially in August alongside the rumored Pixel 9 series. While the exact format (preview or final update) remains unclear, this earlier launch deviates from the recent trend of fall releases for new Android versions.
The news extends beyond smartphones. Google Translate is undergoing a significant expansion, with support for over 110 new languages being added. This marks the largest language edition in Google Translate’s history, bringing the total supported languages to over 240.
Notably, Cantonese, a highly requested language, is finally included. Google’s PaLM 2 AI language model played a crucial role in facilitating the addition of these new languages, particularly those related to existing languages. This expansion demonstrates Google’s commitment to bridging communication gaps and empowering a wider range of users.
