"Scroll to Translate" feature debuts in "Kakotte Search"—translation continues seamlessly, offering more freedom and a smoother experience.

"Scroll to Translate" feature debuts in "Kakotte Search"—translation continues seamlessly, offering more freedom and a smoother experience.

1. Introduction: The Evolution of Translation Experience Never Stops

"Circle to Search" is a gesture-based feature loved by many users for easily searching and translating text on the screen of Android smartphones. However, until now, translation has been static, requiring a restart every time you scroll or switch apps, interrupting the browsing experience.



Background and Challenges

2. What is the "Scroll and Translate" Feature?

The new feature announced by Google, "Scroll and Translate," is a groundbreaking improvement that allows translation to continue without interruption even when scrolling the screen or switching apps.



Usage Overview

  1. Long press the home button or navigation bar to launch "Circle to Search"

  2. Tap the translation icon

  3. Select "Scroll and Translate" or “Scroll and Translate”

This allows translation to continue in real-time according to changes on the screen.Impress WatchSmartphone DigestBigGoHelenTech



Technical Points

  • While normal translation is based on static text, this feature adds a mechanism that detects changes on the screen and continuously triggers the translation process.

  • Some reports indicate limitations such as translation being limited to the entire screen, inability to select parts, time-consuming processing, and concerns about text overlap.GetNavi web GetNaviAndroid Authority

3. Reactions and Deployment in Japan

The spread of this feature has been confirmed through reports on Japanese tech sites and news.


  • Impress Watch: It is reported to be first available on the Galaxy series and is planned to be gradually provided for Android.Impress Watch

  • Smartphone Digest: It is particularly useful for reading scenes on SNS and web articles, and its ability to handle app switching enhances convenience.Smartphone Digest

  • HelenTech: Analyzed to be greatly beneficial for long-form content and overseas SNS users.HelenTech

  • Additionally, detailed introduction articles are published on Jetstream, BigGo, and LiveDoor News, steadily attracting attention.noteBigGoLiveDoor News

4. Overseas Deployment Status

It is also gaining attention in Google's home country and overseas, with beta versions confirmed for Pixel users.


  • Android Authority: This feature is called "Live Translate" or "Scroll and Translate" and is currently available to Pixel users using the beta version of the Google app.Android Authority

From this, it can be seen that while it is being provided first for Galaxy, it is also being tested on Pixel, preparing for a global rollout.

5. Differences and Comparisons with Overseas

ItemJapan (Galaxy First)Overseas (Pixel Beta)
LaunchGradual rollout from Samsung Galaxy seriesImpress WatchBigGoProvided in the beta version of the Google app for Pixel usersAndroid Authority
ConvenienceFocus on improving the experience of viewing SNS and long pagesSmartphone DigestHelenTechDependent on feedback from users in testing
Display QualitySome reports of overlapping translation displaysGetNavi web GetNaviAndroid AuthoritySame. However, there is internal confusion at Google regarding the name (Live Translate vs Scroll and Translate)Android Authority

6. Value and Prospects for Users

  • Improved Convenience: Eliminates the hassle of reading long articles and SNS feeds.

  • A Natural Flow Without Interrupting Translation: Reading experience is not interrupted, maintaining immersion.

  • Global Expansion: Future applications to other Android devices and iOS are also expected.

  • Positioned as Part of Google's Strategy to Strengthen Multilingual Access.

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