2 weeks Ago By Priya Singh
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature to automatically translate chat messages and channel updates, helping its global user base communicate more easily. As per a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing a new translation feature, currently in beta (version 2.24.
26.9 for Android), aimed at improving communication across languages. #WhatsApp 's upcoming feature allows translating chat messages and channel updates.
i️ Image Source| @WABetaInfo pic.twitter.com/tQBKD5Kn1J — N I C K Y (@nickysweet857) December 12, 2024 As per the report, the translation happens entirely on the user’s device using pre-downloaded language packs, ensuring end-to-end encryption.
This approach ensures privacy, as no data is sent to cloud servers or shared with third-party services, not even WhatsApp itself. ALSO SEE: How to Know If Your WhatsApp Account Is Hacked? Key Changes to Look For Notably, the report claims that the translation happens entirely on the user’s device using pre-downloaded language packs, ensuring end-to-end encryption. This approach ensures privacy, as no data is sent to cloud servers or shared with third-party services, not even WhatsApp itself.
The report adds that the users will have the option to manually translate specific messages or enable automatic translations for all new messages and channel updates, making the feature flexible for both casual and formal conversations. 📝 WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.
26.9: what's new? WhatsApp is working on a feature to translate chat messages and channel updates, and it will be available in a future update! https://t.co/GJ5tGESJGX pic.
twitter.com/7EiYVEMpnc — WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) December 12, 2024 WhatsApp ensures data privacy by processing translations offline using pre-downloaded language packs. However, WABetaInfo notes that offline translations may occasionally lack accuracy compared to real-time updates from external engines.
Despite this, the feature will facilitate cross-language communication, helping users connect across language barriers in both personal and professional contexts. As per the report, the translation feature is still in development with no official release date yet. It is expected to roll out in a future WhatsApp update after more testing and refinements.
Currently, beta testers can try the initial version and offer feedback to enhance its functionality. For the unversed, Meta recently faced a major outage on December 12, affecting WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, preventing millions of users worldwide, including in India and the United States, from accessing their accounts. However, it was later resolved.
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