After integrating Meta AI into the platform, WhatsApp is planning to introduce live translation and voice note transcription services. These features will not use Meta AI. Instead, all translation and transcription will be carried out on the device itself. This will require downloading the necessary language packs. A recent report from WABetaInfo reveals that these features have been added to the beta version 2.24.15.8.
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WhatsApp’s new features explained
To use WhatsApp’s translation and transcription features, users will need to download the relevant language packs. Currently, the voice note transcription feature is available in five languages – English, Hindi, Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese (Brazil). The computation happens on the device and not on external servers. The voice notes remain end-to-end encrypted.
This feature will benefit people with hearing impairments. It will also come in handy in public spaces where playing loud sounds on your phone is not an option. The transcriptions will also allow users to search for a voice note by typing its contents in the search bar. Users no longer need to listen to every voice note to find the one they’re looking for.
WhatsApp will use Google’s live translation technology to translate text messages in real-time. This process will take place on the device as well, as users will be asked to download the necessary language packs. The instant messengers will also allow users to translate a specific message into the language of their choice. Meanwhile, live translation will automatically translate the incoming messages to the language of the user’s choice. WhatsApp has not revealed the number of languages supported by its translation feature. The instant messenger will expand its language support in the coming months.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much data does it take to translate WhatsApp messages?
Once you have downloaded the necessary language packs, translating WhatsApp messages does not require any data because all the computation happens on the device itself.
How do I translate a message on WhatsApp?
To translate a specific message on WhatsApp, long-press the text, hit the ellipses, and select ‘Translate’.
When will WhatsApp launch the live translation and voice note transcription features?
As of now, only beta testers have access to live translation and voice note transcription on WhatsApp. The two features will be added to the official app in the coming weeks.
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Conclusion
As of now, these features are only available for beta testers. The wider audience will be able to use live translation and voice transcription when WhatsApp officially launches them on its platform. Make sure the WhatsApp app on your phone is updated to its latest version.
