The Apple Watch's real-time translation feature allows you to communicate with people who speak different languages.

Strolling through Tokyo's bustling streets, ordering a bowl of ramen, and effortlessly communicating with locals in their native tongue.

With the new update in WatchOS 11, your Apple Watch has become a potent translation device, shattering language barriers through the Translate app.

Say goodbye to language barriers

With the new Translate app on Apple Watch, you can have live, two-way conversations in up to 20 different languages right from your wrist.

Ensure your Apple Watch is running WatchOS 11 or higher

To begin using this feature effortlessly, make sure your Apple Watch is running WatchOS 11 or later. To achieve this, follow these steps:

• Go to Settings
• Tap General
• Then tap Software Update to check for and install any available updates

Setting up Apple Watch's Translate app

• Open the Translate app from your Apple Watch's Home Screen
• Tap the ellipsis icon
• Rewritten sentence: You can adjust the playback speed and enable Auto-Play Translations to automatically play translated phrases out loud, ensuring that both you and the person you're communicating with can hear and understand the translations without needing to look at the screen.

• Scroll down and tap Preferred Input
• Then tap Voice or Text, whichever you prefer.

• Now, scroll down and tap on Downloaded Languages
• Select and download your preferred languages for offline use
• Input: The cat is sleeping on the couch. Output: El gato está durmiente en el diván.

How to use real-time translation on your Apple Watch

• Open the Translate app on your Apple Watch
• Tap the microphone icon and speak or type a phrase into the app
• Your Apple Watch will automatically translate the phrase into the selected output language.

• Rewritten sentence: You can now listen to the translation or read it on the screen. You can also hit play to replay the audio translation.
• To delete the translation, swipe left, then tap trash to delete it.
• Rewritten sentence: The cat sat on the windowsill, watching the raindrops fall outside.

Tips for smooth conversations

To get the most out of your new linguistic superpower, remember to:

• Always double-check the input language before speaking
• Adjust the volume for clear audio in noisy environments
• Experiment with translation speed to find your sweet spot

Kurt's key takeaways

The Translate app on Apple Watch makes the world feel smaller and more connected by allowing you to communicate naturally and confidently across languages.

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