India, April 21 -- WhatsApp users may finally get a new message translation feature soon. The Meta owned platform is reportedly testing the new feature in its latest beta which could soon allow users to translate incoming chats directly within the app without switching to a separate translator. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the tool will work entirely on-device using downloadable language packs, keeping conversations encrypted and private.

As per the report, users will be able to see 'Translate Messages' toggle in the chat settings section on a per-chat basis, allowing users to activate the feature as needed. Once enabled, WhatsApp will prompt users to select a preferred language for translation from a list that currently includes...