Apple is expanding its Live Translation feature in iOS 26, bringing real-time language translation across Messages, FaceTime, and Phone — all while working entirely on-device for speed, privacy, and offline use.
Apple WWDC 2025 live: real-time translation across Apple’s core apps
Apple’s Live Translation now works in:
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Messages: Translates text in real time as you type and read incoming messages.
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FaceTime: Adds live translated captions during video calls, helping you follow conversations in different languages.
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Phone app: Translates spoken words live during audio calls — enabling multilingual conversations with ease.
These updates are powered by Apple Intelligence, ensuring that translations are private and processed directly on the device without relying on cloud servers.
Apple WWDC 2025 live: works even if the other person doesn’t have an iPhone
A major highlight is that Live Translation will work even if the other person is not using an iPhone, significantly widening its usability for global conversations, travel, and customer service interactions.
Apple WWDC 2025 live: API available for developers
Apple also introduced a Live Translation API, allowing third-party developers to integrate real-time language features into their own apps — from messaging and support tools to travel platforms and educational apps.
With this update, Apple is turning its ecosystem into a multilingual, real-time communication platform, all while maintaining its signature focus on privacy and performance.
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