APPLE has unveiled a futuristic new feature that will help millions of people overcome language barriers.
Using artificial intelligence (AI), your iPhone may soon be able to translate conversations on the fly.

While on a phone call, your words are translated as you speak[/caption]
On FaceTime, you’ll receive instant live translated captions as you speak[/caption]
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.
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.
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)