Google tests Live Translate in Circle to Search, expands beyond static text

Google’s Circle to Search, already popular for letting users look up anything on screen, is getting a major upgrade. According to a report by Android Authority, the feature is now testing a new Live Translate mode that goes beyond static text and can translate moving text on dynamic interfaces like web pages, GIFs, and even videos.

Unlike the current translation tool that only works with still images or text, Live Translate introduces support for constantly changing content. While the feature is still in early testing and not fully functional,…