Apple unveils major iPhone trick to help you understand and SPEAK foreign languages
Using artificial intelligence (AI), your iPhone may soon be able to translate conversations on the fly.
It will work in the Messages, FaceTime and the Phone app.
For example, if you're studying abroad and wanting to make plans with some new friends but are stuck behind a language barrier.
The new Live Translate feature means each text is instantly translated after receiving it - or sending it.
On FaceTime, you'll receive instant live translated captions as you speak.
While on a phone call, your words are translated as you speak.
It even works when you call or text someone who doesn't have an iPhone.
Apple noted that all your conversations will be processed and translated on the device for security purposes.
That means they're not being sent to servers elsewhere to be translated.
Apple has also added more translation capabilities to Apple Music.
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Listeners will now be able to have lyrics translated in the app, alongside a new pronunciation tool to help you learn your favourite foreign songs.
The feature will become available in iOS 26 - Apple's next big software update for iPhones.
But it won't just be available on Apple's handsets - but its desktops and laptops too.
Live Translation - as well as the nifty new Hold Assist tool - will also be available on Mac.
Are you eligible for iOS 26?
Official list of iOS 26 supported devices:
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
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