WhatsApp Rolls Out Real-Time Message Translation
- tech360.tv
- Sep 24, 2025
- 1 min read
Meta Platforms announced on Tuesday that its WhatsApp messaging service is introducing a real-time translation feature. This new tool aims to facilitate cross-language communication among its more than 3 billion users.
Initially, the translation feature will support six languages on Android devices and 19 languages on iPhones. Meta plans to expand language support to additional languages in the future.
Meta stated in a blog post that message translations were designed with user privacy in mind. Translations happen directly on the user’s device, ensuring WhatsApp cannot access the content.
Users can access the feature by long-pressing a message and then tapping "Translate" to view the content in another language. This provides a straightforward method for on-demand translation.
The translation capability extends across personal and group chats, alongside channel updates. This broad integration ensures wider applicability for users in various communication settings.
Additionally, Android users have the option to activate automatic translation for an entire chat thread. This setting translates all subsequent messages in that conversation by default, streamlining cross-language dialogues.
WhatsApp is introducing a real-time message translation feature.
The feature supports six languages on Android and 19 on iPhones initially.
Translations occur on-device to protect user privacy.
Source: REUTERS
