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Want to translate a message, a call, or a conversation in person?

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Starting in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, you can use Live Translation.

Here's how it works on supported iPhone models.

Before you start, make sure your iPhone is running iOS 26 and that Apple Intelligence is enabled.

We'll show you how to use Live Translation in messages, during a phone call, on a FaceTime video call, and

in person with your AirPods and the Translate app.

First, let's use Live Translation in messages.

In a messages conversation, tap your contact at the top of the screen.

Scroll down and tap to turn on Automatically Translate.

Messages might detect the language used in the conversation and suggest it for translation, or tap Choose Other Language to select one yourself.

Tap to choose the language to translate from, and it downloads if it's not already installed.

Now tap Back to return to your conversation.

Enter your message, and the translation appears as you type.

Tap Send, and your contact receives the translation as well as your original message.

Messages you receive are translated to your preferred language as well.

Now let's use Live Translation on a phone call.

During an active call in the phone app, tap More, and tap Live Translation.

If you're not using the speaker or headphones, the call automatically switches to the speaker.

If your desired language is not already selected, tap Choose Language.

Now tap Start Translation, and both parties are alerted that the call is being translated.

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As you speak, Live Translation provides a spoken translation of what you say to the other caller.

When your friend responds, their words are translated for you.

You can also follow along with an on-screen transcription.

Next, let's use Live Translation in FaceTime.

Tap Live Translation, and tap Choose Language.

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As your friend or family member speaks, translated live captions appear on the screen.

You can also use Live Translation to translate in-person conversations using AirPods and the Translate app.

This is available with AirPods Pro 2 or later, and AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation.

Before you start, make sure your AirPods are updated to the latest firmware, which you can check in Settings.

You also need to have the Translate app installed on your iPhone.

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In the Translate app, tap Live, and tap Set Up Live Translation.

Then tap to choose the language to translate from, and it downloads if it's not already installed.

Live Translation automatically translates conversations around you, providing an on-screen transcription and a spoken translation in your AirPods.

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Communicate across languages wherever you are.

Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.

For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/get-apple-intelligence.

Live Translation is available in beta in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe.

Time to download Live Translation models may vary based on connectivity.

Model download and typing sequences in this video were shortened.