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Apple introduces live translation across Messages, FaceTime, and Phone at WWDC25
At WWDC25, Apple unveiled Live Translation for Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls, enabling real-time translation powered by Apple Intelligence for personal conversations, ensuring privacy as it operates on-device.
Key points
- Apple introduced Live Translation for Messages, FaceTime, and Phone.
- The feature allows on-the-fly translation during conversations.
- Live Translation uses Apple Built models for privacy, processing data on-device.
- Translations are instant in Messages and provide captions in FaceTime.
- On calls, translations are spoken aloud for users regardless of the device.
- Developers can integrate the feature using a new API.
Why it matters
- This release aligns with the trend of increasing use of AI for real-time communication and collaboration tools.
- Live Translation supports the growing demand for multilingual communication in a globalized world.
- As of 2025, AI integration in everyday applications is crucial for user experience enhancement.
Apple's Live Translation marks a significant advance in communication technology, addressing the need for privacy and efficiency in global interactions.