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This new WhatsApp feature allows any user to translate any message live. When users long-press on a message, they'll see a "Translate" option, which they can tap to read in their own language.

WhatsApp Live Translation Feature: The messaging app WhatsApp has introduced a new feature for its users. With over three billion users worldwide, this feature will prove extremely effective in connecting users of different languages.

WhatsApp Live Translation allows real-time translation of incoming messages into different languages during a chat. WhatsApp explained in its blog post that this feature is in-app, meaning users don't have to leave the app to use it.

Available in 6 languages for Android users

According to information provided by WhatsApp, this feature will initially be available in six languages: English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic for Android users. For iOS users, it will be available in 19 languages.

How to use it?

Users won't need a separate app to use this feature. Instead, they'll be able to use it while chatting in the same way they've been doing so far. When you receive a message on WhatsApp and want to translate it into your preferred language, you simply need to tap the message for a while. After this, you'll see the "Translate" option, from where you can read the message in your preferred language. This feature will work not only in individual chats, but also in group chats and channel updates.

There will also be automatic translation.

WhatsApp said it has also added an additional feature for Android users, allowing them to choose to auto-translate an entire chat. This will make all future messages in that chat appear in the selected language.

Additional convenience for Android users

• On Android, you can turn on automatic translation for the entire chat .
• This will automatically convert all incoming messages to your preferred language .
• This feature is very useful for people who:
• International groups are
• Family members are in different areas.
• Or speak other languages for business.

The company also clarified that all transactions will be conducted on-device, ensuring user privacy is fully protected. Meta has assured that it will not access the content of any messages.

When will this feature be available?

This feature is currently available in limited languages, but there are plans to roll it out to more languages in the coming months.

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