The new feature from WhatsApp will include a translation option while preserving end-to-end encryption by processing messages on-device.
WhatsApp Latest Update: After introducing several features, WhatsApp is now working on a new feature to translate messages using different language tools. This new feature from WhatsApp will allow users communicate easily in different languages without using any external translation applications. This new feature will instantly translate messages within seconds to ensure a smooth communication flow.
As per local reports, this new feature is still in development, but WhatsApp is focused on enhancing this feature with new automatic translation options.
WhatsApp New Feature: How Will It Work
The new feature from WhatsApp will include a translation option while preserving end-to-end encryption by processing messages on-device. Moreover, WhatsApp will also need to download certain language packs to facilitate message translation.
After the new feature is rolled out, only a select number of languages will be available for translation and for the voice note transcriptions, the supported languages will include English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Hindi, with plans to expand to additional languages in future updates.
After developing an in-house translation solution, WhatsApp will ensure seamless integration within the app while maintaining a high level of security. This whole process allows for translations to be processed entirely on-device, protecting user data and privacy by avoiding the need to send messages to external servers for translation.
Check WhatsApp Transcribe Feature
Apart from this, WhatsApp is also rolling out a new feature that allows users to convert voice notes into text, which will enable them to read messages without having to listen to them. The new feature is right now in testing with a select group of beta users in certain countries who have downloaded the latest WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store.
As per the WABetaInfo, users will need to download approximately 150MB of additional data to access this feature and the new feature will also will be enabled by default, though some users might need to activate it manually.