**WhatsApp Now Translates Messages for You in 21 Languages on iOS**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | October 7, 2025, 8:03 PM*
WhatsApp has launched a new update for iOS, version 25.28.74, introducing the highly-anticipated message translation feature. Currently being rolled out to users, this update allows seamless translations of messages in 21 different languages directly within the app. Supported languages include Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese (Brazil), Hindi, Russian, and more.
### Enhancing Communication Across Languages
This new feature is designed to improve user experience by enabling smooth communication across language barriers. Users can now translate messages without leaving the chat interface, making conversations with friends, family, or colleagues who speak different languages much easier.
### Technical Integration Using Apple’s Translation APIs
WhatsApp’s translation capability on iOS leverages Apple’s official translation APIs. This integration means the app does not need to develop its own translation engine. Instead, it uses Apple’s system services for faster, more reliable translations while maintaining user privacy.
Because the translations are powered by Apple’s native framework, users benefit from quicker response times and high accuracy. Importantly, all translations occur on-device, protecting private conversations from being shared with Apple, Meta, or third parties.
### How to Use Message Translation
The translation feature works across individual chats, group chats, and channels. To translate a message, simply select it and tap the **Translate** option in the context menu. This action triggers Apple’s translation framework, and the translation appears instantly within a new section of the chat. The design ensures conversation flow remains uninterrupted while providing easy access to translated messages.
### Automatic Language Detection and Manual Controls
The system automatically detects the source language of a message, helping users understand foreign-language texts without any extra effort. If the automatic detection is incorrect, users can manually select the source language as well as the desired target language for translation.
Upon downloading the required language packs, translations happen instantly on-device — no internet connection is needed. This enables fast, private translations even in offline scenarios such as Airplane Mode.
### Privacy Is a Priority
WhatsApp emphasizes that user privacy is central to this feature. Since all translations occur locally on the device using Apple’s translation APIs, message data never leaves the user’s phone or is shared with third parties.
To use this feature, users must download Apple’s language packs which guarantee complete privacy and offline usability.
### Availability and Rollout
The message translation feature is available now with the latest WhatsApp update on the App Store. However, as with many new features, the rollout is gradual to ensure stability and a seamless user experience.
Users who do not see the translation option immediately are encouraged to update their app to the most recent version. Over the coming weeks, this powerful capability will become accessible to all iOS users worldwide.
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Stay tuned for more updates as WhatsApp continues to enhance global communication through innovative features like on-device message translation.
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