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Pixel 11 Debuts Real-Time Sign-to-Text Translation for ASL Users

By Owen Blackridge

· 2 min read

Pixel 11 displaying sign-to-text translation on the outer display
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Summary

  • Pixel 11 introduces a new sign-to-text translation feature for American Sign Language (ASL) users.
  • The feature is powered by a multilingual sign language-to-text (SL2T) translation model developed in partnership with the Deaf community.
  • The model analyzes hand shapes, facial expressions, and body movements to translate ASL into written English in real time.

Google's Pixel 11 series includes a new sign-to-text feature for American Sign Language users, developed in partnership with the Deaf community.

The feature translates ASL into written English in real time using a multilingual sign language-to-text model.

POWERED BY A MULTILINGUAL SL2T MODEL

The sign-to-text translation is powered by a multilingual SL2T translation model that analyzes hand shapes, facial expressions, and body movements. TechStaged has also covered Google adds broader personalization controls across Search, Discover, and News with a publishers-backed “Preferred Sources” feature.

It translates ASL into written English sentences as you sign.

The feature supports both one-handed and two-handed signing.

HOW TO USE ON PIXEL 11

The feature can be used with Live Transcribe or across the device with Gboard.

To enable, add sign-to-text to the Gboard toolbar and sign in ASL to the front camera; translations appear on the device’s outer display.

AVAILABILITY

Google says the Pixel 11 series is available on shelves now.

SOURCES

Reporting by Owen Blackridge; editing by TechStaged editors

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Owen Blackridge

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Owen covers platform shifts, AI launches, and the practical impact of emerging technology on small teams.
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