New Delhi, April 21 -- Instant messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly experimenting with a new on-device message translation feature, offering users the ability to translate messages in real time without compromising their privacy. The feature, spotted in beta version 2.25.12.25 of WhatsApp for Android, enables automatic and manual translation of messages within individual chats and channels-entirely offline.

As per WABetaInfo, a platform for WhatsApp feature tracking, the 'Translate Messages' option can be accessed via the 'Chat lock' settings on a per-conversation basis. Once enabled, users can choose from an initial list of supported languages-Spanish, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, and Russian-by downloading dedicated langua...