WhatsApp introduces in-app message translations

Meta has introduced real-time message translation on WhatsApp for its 3B users, enabling instant in-chat translations via long-press. Unlike server-based tools, translations occur on-device, preserving privacy. Android users get six languages plus auto-thread translation, while iOS users access 19 languages but translate individually via Apple APIs. The rollout follows Apple’s iOS 26 “Live Translation” and Google’s Messages integration, marking WhatsApp’s push in cross-border communication.