Overview

• The feature is rolling out gradually starting today on mobile, so availability may vary by device.
• Android launches with six languages at first: English, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic.
• iPhone launches with support for more than 19 languages, matching the iOS Translate app’s list.
• Android users can enable automatic translation for entire chat threads so future incoming messages appear translated.
• Users translate by long-pressing a message to choose languages and download packs for reuse, with support across 1:1 chats, groups, and Channel updates, and no timeline announced for web or desktop apps.