How to use WhatsApp Message Translations Feature? Instant messaging and calling platform WhatsApp has introduced a new “Message Translation” feature for its users. With the help of this new update, users can translate messages directly within the app. Currently, the Meta-owned app has over 3 billion users across 180 countries, and the feature aims to bridge the language gap among its global user base – making inter-language communication easier than ever.
How does the WhatsApp Message Translations feature work?
To use this new feature, users simply need to long-press on a message written in another language and tap the “Translate” option. Now, they need to choose the language in which they want to read the message. Soon after, the app will instantly translate the text.
It should be noted that this feature works for 1:1 chats, group chats, and even channel updates.
For added convenience, Android users will also be able to choose to turn on automatic translation for an entire chat thread, so that all future messages in that conversation will also be translated.
This is especially useful for users who regularly chat with international contacts or multilingual communities.
WhatsApp Message Translations Feature: Privacy-Focused Translation
WhatsApp has emphasised that “message translations were designed to protect the privacy of your chats. That’s why translations occur on your device where WhatsApp cannot see them.” This means that the feature maintains the platform’s strong commitment to end-to-end encryption and user privacy.
WhatsApp Message Translations Feature: Available languages & rollout details
The platform informed that this new feature is being rolled out gradually, starting with a limited number of languages:
Android: English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic
iPhone: Over 19 languages at launch (exact list to be announced)
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