Apple iOS 26 Launches Live Translation: Supports 14 Languages
Apple iOS 26 launches Apple Intelligence Live Translation feature, supporting real-time translation in 14 languages including English, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese.
In March 2026, Apple launched Apple Intelligence Live Translation feature in iOS 26, supporting real-time translation in 14 languages.
Supported Languages
Live Translation supports the following languages:
English (US, UK)
Dutch
French (France)
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese (Brazil)
Spanish (Spain)
Chinese (Simplified, Traditional)
Turkish
Vietnamese
English (US, UK)
Dutch
French (France)
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese (Brazil)
Spanish (Spain)
Chinese (Simplified, Traditional)
Turkish
Vietnamese
Application Scenarios
Live Translation can be used in:
Messages: Real-time translation of foreign language messages
FaceTime calls: Real-time translation of voice calls
Phone: Real-time translation of phone conversations
AirPods: Real-time translation through earphones
Messages: Real-time translation of foreign language messages
FaceTime calls: Real-time translation of voice calls
Phone: Real-time translation of phone conversations
AirPods: Real-time translation through earphones
Technical Advantages
This feature uses Apple Intelligence's AI capabilities to perform translation directly on the device, protecting user privacy while providing fast and accurate translation services.
Reference: Apple Newsroom