Google Translate optimizes foldable screens and Google app simplifies UI
Top 3 Key Points:
- Google Translate now supports outer displays on Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6 for dual-screen Conversation Mode.
- The Google app introduces a more streamlined and visually appealing carousel design on Android.
- Simplified shortcuts in the Google app enhance usability and reduce clutter.
Google has taken significant strides in enhancing the user experience on foldable devices, particularly with its Google Translate app and the main Google app. For users of the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6, Google Translate now offers an innovative “Conversation Mode” that utilizes both the inner and outer displays. This feature allows one screen to display the translated language, while the other screen shows the original language, making real-time conversations more seamless and intuitive.
This functionality, previously cumbersome to access through Google Assistant, is now directly integrated into the Google Translate app, offering users a more straightforward and efficient experience. While this dual-screen support is currently limited to select devices like the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6, it is expected to extend to future foldable models.
In parallel, Google is rolling out a more streamlined interface for its main app on Android. The redesigned carousel now features simplified icons with colorful backgrounds, replacing the previous cluttered text-heavy shortcuts. This update, already seen on iOS, is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to create a cleaner, more user-friendly experience.