Soon on (some) iPhone, the language barrier will no longer exist! On June 9, Apple presented iOS 26 during its WWDC 2025 opening conference. This major update brings a whole new design called “Liquid Glass”, but also many features, many of which use artificial intelligence. We find among them the live translationwhich transforms your iPhone into a personal interpreter.
In fact, this feature can really simplify your life. On a trip, she can help you make yourself understood at the restaurant, the hotel or in transport. On a professional trip, it can allow you to manage a call or message with a stress -free foreign interlocutor. Everything is done directly from your iPhone, without more app and without internet connection once the languages are installed.
Instant translation directly in your applications
Automatic translation is naturally integrated into the native communication applications of the iPhone, whether Facetime,, Phone Or Messages. It does not more require the opening of a dedicated app. Your iPhone automatically detects the language used And instantly translates the written or spoken content.
The operation is as follows: in messages, you can type a text in your language and have it automatically delivered in that of the recipient. For FaceTime, the system displays Subtitles translated in real time During your video calls. During audio calls, the iPhone can even translate and pronounce conversation aloud.
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Technology also works Fully on the devicethanks to local AI models of Apple. Your conversations are therefore private, no data being sent to the cloud during the translation process! This approach guarantees not only your confidentiality, but also allows you to use the function Without Internet connection After downloading the necessary language models.
Variable capacities according to devices and languages
Instant automatic translation via AI will only be available on iPhone 15 Pro/15 Pro Max and all iPhone 16 models, including the 16th. This restriction is explained by the material requirements of Apple Intelligence, which requires at least 8 GB of RAM to operate effectively.
The number of languages supported varies depending on the application used. Messages supports nine languages including French, German, Italian and Japanese. For telephone and facetime applications, the choice is more limited with only five languages at launch (English, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish).
Apple, however, promises to extend this list by the end of 2025, to make up for its competitors already offering similar functions. And that’s not all. Apple also intends to drop the language barrier outside the apps, directly via the AirPods. Another variation of this functionality, thought for everyday conversations.
By: keleops ag
