Previous reports revealed that the WhatsApp app on Android was working on developing a new feature for instant translation, which relied on Google's direct translation technology. However, a new report indicates that the feature currently depends on WhatsApp's internal technology, rather than an external one as previously expected.
The feature was spotted in the latest beta version of the app, but it is still invisible to users enrolled in the beta program, with no information on when it will be released to the public.
According to WABetaInfo, the feature relies on WhatsApp's internal technology, ensuring end-to-end encryption of messages and preventing anyone, including WhatsApp itself, from reading them.
The report also included a new screenshot of the feature, showing how it works. This screenshot was discovered in a new beta version of WhatsApp for Android 2.24.15.12. In the screenshot, the feature is listed under the title 'Translate Your Message.'
Based on the screenshots, users will need to enable message translation in the chat, choose the languages to be translated and the target language, and download the appropriate language pack. Once downloaded, messages will be automatically translated with a 'Translated' label added at the bottom of each message.
Currently, languages such as English, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), and Russian are supported, but WhatsApp is likely to add support for more languages in the future."
Development of Instant Translation Feature
Recent reports initially suggested that WhatsApp's new instant translation feature for Android would utilize Google's direct translation technology. However, recent updates indicate a shift, with the feature now relying on WhatsApp's internal technology rather than an external source. This change ensures the feature aligns with WhatsApp's privacy and encryption standards.
The feature has been spotted in the latest beta version of WhatsApp, though it remains hidden from beta testers. There is no current information on when this feature will become available to the general public.
Encryption and Internal Technology
According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp's new translation feature is built using its own technology, which guarantees that messages remain encrypted from end to end. This means that not even WhatsApp itself can access the content of translated messages, maintaining user privacy and data security.
The latest report includes a screenshot of the feature from WhatsApp’s Android beta version 2.24.15.12. The feature, labeled 'Translate Your Message,' demonstrates how users can activate translation for messages within a chat.
User Experience and Language Support
Users will need to enable the translation feature in their chat settings, select the languages they want to translate, and download the necessary language packs. After installation, messages will be automatically translated with a 'Translated' label appearing at the bottom of each message.
At present, the feature supports languages including English, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), and Russian. However, it is expected that WhatsApp will expand language support in the future, making the tool more versatile for global users.
