WhatsApp introduces message translations to break language barriers
Users can now translate messages directly in chats with translations processed securely on the device.
WhatsApp is introducing message translations to make communication across languages easier for its global user base of over 3 billion people. The feature lets users translate messages directly in one-to-one chats, groups, or Channel updates.
Users can translate messages by pressing them long and selecting the desired language. Translations can be saved for future use, and Android users can enable automatic translation for entire chat threads so all incoming messages are translated automatically.
The translations are processed entirely on the user’s device, ensuring that WhatsApp cannot access the content of private messages. The on-device approach protects users’ privacy while facilitating seamless communication.
Message translations are rolling out gradually, starting with six languages for Android- English, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic and 19+ languages for iPhone, with additional languages planned for the future. The update aims to help users break down language barriers and connect more easily worldwide.
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