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On the recordRead 14 Nov 202612 facts
Apple Translate
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Free
Supported languages and features depend on operating system, device, language, and region
Read 14 Nov 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- AirPods requirement
- Live Translation with AirPods requires an iPhone running iOS 26 paired with AirPods 4 (ANC) or AirPods Pro 2 and later; supported languages are limited.apps.apple.com · read 14 Nov 2026
- Automatic conversation mode
- Auto Translate detects when a speaker starts and stops, so users do not need to tap the microphone for each turn.support.apple.com · read 14 Nov 2026
- Camera translation
- Users can translate text in the camera view or in photos from their Photos library.apps.apple.com · read 14 Nov 2026
- Favorites
- Frequently used phrases can be saved for later access.apps.apple.com · read 14 Nov 2026
- Languages
- The App Store page lists 21 translation languages for the most recent operating system.apps.apple.com · read 14 Nov 2026
- Offline and privacy
- Downloaded languages allow an on-device, offline experience; Apple says this avoids needing to turn off the internet connection to keep translations private.apps.apple.com · read 14 Nov 2026
- Offline conversations
- Conversations work offline when the languages have been downloaded, or when on-device translation is used.support.apple.com · read 14 Nov 2026
- Purpose
- Apple Translate translates voice and text between languages, including phrases, conversations, and text around you.apps.apple.com · read 14 Nov 2026
- Regional limits
- Apple states that Live Translation with AirPods is not available in all languages or regions and is unavailable in the EU.support.apple.com · read 14 Nov 2026
- Text translation
- The app translates typed text and includes language keyboards and a built-in dictionary for completed translations.apps.apple.com · read 14 Nov 2026
- Voice and conversation
- Voice translation returns translated text and audio, while Conversation mode detects speakers' languages and displays translations in chat bubbles.apps.apple.com · read 14 Nov 2026
