
WhatsApp launches a new translation feature of messages in chats and channel updates that is now available for Android users registered in a beta program , reports Wabetainfo .
This function allows you to translate messages into language s such as Spanish , Arabic , Portuguese , Hindi and Russian . The translation is carried out directly on the device, without the need to actively connect to the Internet, which ensures the confidentiality of the data.
To use this feature, users must download a language package that corresponds to the desired translation language . A package is also available, which automatically defines the input language and translates them. The translation settings can be found on the Chat information screen where users can choose a language to automatically translate messages . This feature is available for both private and group chats.
In addition, users can manually translate messages by choosing an option to translate. WhatsApp also allows you to leave reviews to improve the quality of translation without transmitting the original and translated messages of META. The function is expected to be expanded for more beta-users in the coming weeks.