Samsung Expands Galaxy AI Live Translate to Support Third-Party Apps

Highlights

  • Live Translate now supports third-party apps like WhatsApp
  • Expansion to include 16 languages by end of July, 20 by year-end
  • Integration expected with One UI 6.1.1 update
  • New Galaxy products introduced at Unpacked event

Samsung has expanded the capabilities of its Galaxy AI Live Translate feature to support popular third-party applications.

This development was announced alongside the unveiling of the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 foldable phones.

3rd Party Support for Live Translate

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp will soon add support for voice call translation via Galaxy AI

Previously, Live Translate was limited to Samsung’s native Phone app, allowing real-time translation of phone calls in different languages.

The company has now confirmed that this functionality will be gradually extended to other messaging platforms and third-party apps.

While specific apps have not been named, WhatsApp is expected to be among the first to receive support for Live Translate.

There are also indications that various Google services, such as Google Meet, might be integrated with the feature in the future.

Live Translate is available on the Galaxy S24 and S23 series and other Galaxy devices released in the last two to three years

Samsung has committed to expanding language support for Live Translate.

The company aims to support 16 languages by the end of July and increase this to 20 by year-end.

This expansion is intended to make the AI advancements accessible to a broader range of Galaxy users.

The integration of Live Translate with third-party apps is likely to be rolled out through incremental software and app updates.

Foldable phones and tablets are expected to receive this functionality with the One UI 6.1.1 update.

New Galaxy Products Revealed

New Galaxy products introduced at Unpacked event

In addition to the new foldable phones, Samsung also debuted the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, which sport the company’s first 3nm Exynos CPU, during the recent Unpacked event.

The Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Buds 3 series were also introduced by the corporation.

Galaxy smartphones now have various new AI functions thanks to One UI 6.1.1.

One of the most notable of them is Sketch to Image, which converts basic sketches into intricate pictures with realistic additions and graphic features.

Composer is an additional feature that has been incorporated into the Keyboard app.

It helps users create text content by using specified keywords.

FAQs

What is the new development in Samsung’s Live Translate feature?

Samsung’s Live Translate feature now supports third-party apps, extending its real-time translation capabilities beyond Samsung’s native Phone app.

Which apps are expected to support Live Translate first?

While specific apps were not named, WhatsApp is expected to be among the first third-party apps to receive support for Live Translate.

How many languages will Live Translate support by the end of the year?

Samsung aims to support 16 languages by the end of July and increase this number to 20 by the end of the year.

When will foldable phones receive the Live Translate feature?

Foldable phones and tablets are expected to receive Live Translate functionality with the One UI 6.1.1 update.

What other products were announced at the recent Samsung Unpacked event?

Alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6, Samsung also introduced the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Ring, and Galaxy Buds 3 series.

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