Google Chrome could bring the Pixel-exclusive Live Caption translation feature to desktop users.

Google Chrome's Live Translate feature is currently being tested for desktop, following its success on Pixel devices. The feature will offer real-time machine translation of Live Captions, making it easier for people with language barriers to access content online. Currently, the feature is limited to just a handful of languages, including English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, and Italian, but users can translate them into other languages. However, there is still room for miscommunication because of translation errors.

In addition to Live Translate, Chrome Canary (v114) is also testing some other accessibility features. One of these is an updated UI for managing downloaded language packs for the caption engine. The visual tweaks include new check boxes for adding language packs, as well as a trash can icon for easy deletion.

Chrome's global media controls are also being updated in Canary v114, with a new drop-down for Live Caption language selection and a toggle for pre-selected Live Translate language.

Overall, these new features have the potential to make Chrome on desktop more accessible for people with disabilities and language barriers. However, they are still being tested in Chrome Canary, and it could be a few months before they are rolled out widely in the stable channel, so stay tuned to find out when these features will be available to everyone.

Live Translation into German. Image by u/Leopeva64-2