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Summary
- An earlier report suggested that WhatsApp could roll out Google’s Live Translate feature to both individual and group chats.
- Now it seems that WhatsApp is developing its own translation feature on the device and will not rely on third parties.
- The service is also rolling out a handy “favorites” filter for chats and calls, making it easier to stay in touch with your chosen people.
WhatsApp is the default messaging app In many regions, it connects users with family, friends, and even businesses. As the service continues to grow, Meta has been looking for ways to further enrich its offerings. Recently, a report It was reported that WhatsApp could integrate Google’s Live Translate technology in a future update. It turns out that the company could be building its own translator to avoid relying on third-party companies.
WABetaInfo has shared In a new post, WhatsApp said its original report was inaccurate. Instead of adopting Google Live Translate, WhatsApp is building its own translation tool. The feature will reportedly require users to download an additional package when enabling it, as it will rely on on-device processing and will not send users’ messages to the cloud.
According to the report, WhatsApp’s translation feature will initially work with English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian and Hindi. When activated, it should automatically translate all texts in a particular chat. This would save users the need to copy and paste messages and switch apps when communicating with foreigners.
Beyond that, WhatsApp Announced which is rolling out a new “favorites” filter to all users in the latest version of the app. This addition allows you to mark people as favorites in the app to communicate with them more easily. In the calls tab, favorites are pinned to the top, while a dedicated filter in the chats section allows you to hide people who are not favorites.
It’s worth noting that WhatsApp’s translation feature is still in development and may never see the light of day. In the meantime, the option to mark as favorites is being rolled out gradually and will be available to everyone in the coming weeks.