Apple’s best tool for world travelers is now on your Apple Watch — here’s how to use it

watchOS 11 supports on-wrist translations for 20 languages; here's how to use the Translate app on your Apple Watch.

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One of Apple's best iPhone apps for jet-setting world travelers is finally available on Apple Watch with the release of watchOS 11 . I'm speaking, of course, of Apple's Translate app. An invaluable tool for exploring places with language barriers, the app has been available on iPhone for several years but ultimately, feels a bit more at home on a wrist-based device.

With support for 20 languages and an extremely simple-to-use interface, the Apple Watch Translate app takes little effort to get up and running. Of course, you'll need the latest watchOS 11 software to access it. Don't worry, we've got instructions below on downloading that.



So, pack your bags and ready your passport, here's how to access and use Apple's helpful new Translate app on your own Apple Watch. How to use the Apple Watch Translate app in watchOS 11 Read on to see full illustrated instructions for each step. And there you have it, how to use the Apple Watch Translate app in watchOS 11.

Whether you're traveling somewhere new (or old) where the language is unfamiliar or you're simply picking up an additional language in your spare time, this app is an awesome and refreshingly simple tool for your Apple Watch. Want more ways to get the most out of your Apple Watch? If you've already made the jump to watchOS 11you can now (finally) pause your Apple Watch Activity Rings . Additionally, here’s how to use Apple’s handy double-tap gesture , how to track sleep on the Apple Watch , how to use Apple's best safety feature , Check Ins on Apple Watch, and how to retrace steps and stay safe while hiking with the Apple Watch Backtrack feature .

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