Android XR is getting a Pixel 10 feature and we tried it at MWC 2026

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• Google is bringing Pixel 10’s Voice Translate capabilities to Android XR glasses via the Google Translate app.
• The feature translates the speaker’s voice into the selected language and mimics their natural voice and tone in real time.

Hands‑on at MWC 2026

At MWC 2026, I got to try a pair of prototype Android XR glasses made by Google. Most readers will recognize these glasses from previous demos, but this time I saw a brand‑new feature that Google has not yet announced publicly.

Live Translate on Android XR Glasses

The demo started with a familiar scenario: using the Translate app to display live subtitles of what the person in front of you is saying. Google previously showcased a similar experience at I/O last year, though the implementation was still rough. With the prototype glasses, the subtitles appeared as floating text in the field of view while someone spoke a different language.

What’s new is that the Live Translate feature now works like Pixel 10’s Voice Translate. During the demo, Google confirmed that the glasses not only generate subtitles but also re‑speak the translation in the original speaker’s voice. The translated speech matches the speaker’s natural tone and cadence, and the speaker can switch languages on the fly without breaking the voice‑mimicking effect.

Comparison with Pixel 10 Voice Translate

On the Pixel 10 series, Voice Translate works during phone calls: it translates the caller’s voice into the selected language while preserving their vocal characteristics. The Android XR implementation extends this capability to face‑to‑face conversations, allowing real‑time, voice‑matched translation without needing to hold a phone. This could be a major advantage for travelers and multilingual interactions.

Outlook

The prototype glasses suggest the feature is still in development, and it’s unclear whether it will ship on retail Android XR glasses. Meanwhile, industry attention is shifting to Samsung, which has confirmed it will launch its first Android XR smart glasses later this year.

Read the full Pixel 10 Voice Translate review for more context on the underlying technology.