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6d ago

WhatsApp Tests Offline In-Chat Translation for Android Beta Users

The feature supports five languages and operates entirely on-device, preserving end-to-end encryption.

With the feature already being tested by beta users and development reportedly beginning in mid-2024, a wider release seems imminent.
WhatsApp tests on-device message translation for Android users with offline language packs

Overview

  • WhatsApp's new 'Translate Messages' feature is now available to select Android beta testers in version v2.25.12.25.
  • The tool enables users to translate messages within chats using offline downloadable language packs, ensuring privacy and encryption.
  • Supported languages currently include Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese (Brazil), Hindi, and Russian, with more expected in future updates.
  • Users can opt for auto-translation for all messages in a chat or manually translate individual messages via a dedicated option.
  • The feature builds on WhatsApp's 2023 introduction of voice message transcription and aligns with Meta's focus on AI-powered, privacy-first innovations.