Overview

• The feature is rolling out gradually starting today, so availability may vary by device and region.
• Users can long-press a message and tap Translate, with support in one-on-one chats, group conversations, and Channel updates.
• Android launches with six languages—English, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic—while iPhone supports 19+ languages that align with Apple’s Translate.
• An Android-only setting allows automatic translation for an entire chat thread so future incoming messages appear in the chosen language.
• Processing happens on-device using downloadable language packs on Android and Apple’s translation system on iPhone, and WhatsApp has not announced timing for web or desktop support.