WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.15.8: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.15.8.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to translate messages using language packs, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Translate message |
| Status? | Under development |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp is currently working on bringing a feature to translate messages to a future update of the app. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is under development, so it's not ready for beta testers. However, it's possible to discover a preview in this article. |
| Special thanks: | Swakshan, for collaborating, testing, and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.15.6: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a business feature to add contact notes! |
TRANSLATE MESSAGE
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.15.5 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to transcribe voice messages. This addition allows users to automatically convert voice notes into text, enhancing accessibility and convenience while preserving privacy, as these transcriptions occur through on-device processing. It appears that WhatsApp is now committed to further improving communication accessibility through the integration of new services, with the aim to elevate the user experience. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.15.8 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature to translate messages!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is exploring the implementation of a new option aimed at allowing users to translate their messages, scheduled for release in a future update of the app. This feature relies on the Google's live translation technology, which operates directly on the user's device. This means that privacy of user messages is maintained since the translation process always occurs locally, without sending data to external servers. Users will need to download language packs to enable this feature in the future, ensuring they have access to translations in their preferred languages at any time. In addition, this live translation feature may be limited to certain languages such as Hindi and English initially, with potential expansions to include more languages in future updates.
Through this option, users will easily be able to communicate in different languages without the need for external apps to translate their messages. Users will be able to benefit from the ability to translate messages instantly during conversations, as these translations might automatically be applied as they chat, maintaining the flow of their communication. We believe that this feature will facilitate enhanced communication across different languages without interruptions or delays. This approach is particularly advantageous as it ensures translations only occur locally on the device, preserving user privacy and minimizing reliance on Internet connectivity.
A feature to translate messages using language packs is under development and it will be available in a future update. We will keep you updated with an additional article as soon as we have more details to share about this feature.
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