WhatsApp Introduces Convenient Message Translation Feature to Break Language Barriers
Meta’s messaging platform WhatsApp has announced the rollout of a new feature aimed at significantly simplifying and accelerating communication for billions of users worldwide.
The app now offers the ability to translate messages directly within the chat interface, a development that opens new possibilities for multilingual communities and business users alike.
With this feature, users can quickly and easily translate individual messages by pressing and holding the message, then selecting the “Translate” option—translations will be saved for future use.
This functionality works in both private chats and group conversations or channels, which is particularly relevant in today’s interconnected world.
Android users already have access to six languages, including English, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic, while iPhone users can choose from over 19 languages, including Ukrainian.
A key upgrade is the automatic chat translation feature, allowing users to receive all future messages in their preferred language without extra steps, highly appreciated by international and business interlocutors.
WhatsApp emphasizes that all translation processes happen directly on the device ensuring high privacy and security standards.
Despite these enhancements, recent updates also include the introduction of advertising in the “Updates” and “Status” sections.
Although WhatsApp claims user privacy will remain protected, many experts and users are concerned about potential increased data collection and a shift away from the initial promise of a completely ad-free, secure messaging service.