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WhatsApp introduces on-device message translation for iOS and Android

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WhatsApp has added a new translation feature for Android and iOS users. This feature allows users to translate messages in chats, groups, and channel updates directly on their devices. The feature is designed to protect user privacy by performing translations locally without sending data to WhatsApp servers. The rollout is gradual and currently supports a limited number of languages. The feature is available on iOS through a manual translation option, while Android users can also enable automatic translation for entire chat threads. The feature supports over 19 languages on iOS and six languages on Android. This update is part of WhatsApp's ongoing efforts to enhance user privacy and security.

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  1. 23.09.2025 20:11 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 22h ago

    WhatsApp introduces on-device message translation for iOS and Android

    WhatsApp has rolled out a new message translation feature for Android and iOS users. This feature allows users to translate messages in chats, groups, and channel updates directly on their devices. The feature is designed to protect user privacy by performing translations locally without sending data to WhatsApp servers. The rollout is gradual and currently supports a limited number of languages.

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