Your iPhone Could Have A Handy Feature That Makes Translating Easier While Traveling
Your iPhone Could Have A Handy Feature That Makes Translating Easier While Traveling
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Publish Date: 2026-02-14 15:02:00
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There’s nothing more embarrassing than misinterpreting something due to a language barrier or, worse, because you just don’t understand the language at all. Take it from me — I’m an American who moved to Barcelona, and neither Spanish nor Catalan is my first language. However, thanks to Apple, your iPhone can be a bridge to easily understanding people overseas. Like many applications that assist your travels, such as a currency converter that works offline, Apple’s Translate app is a saving grace when you need it the most — and it can be instantaneous.
The Translate app not only has text translation, but it’s also voice-compatible. If you’re having a conversation in real time with someone speaking another language, there’s no need to take an awkward pause to figure out what they’re saying. All you have to do is turn on the app, let them speak into your phone, and it translates on the spot. If you have an iPhone 15 Pro or later model, you can streamline its use with the handy Action button on the left side of the device, above the volume. Go to your settings, hit the “Action” tab, and swipe until you see the Translate app. Then, when you’re looking at your home screen, just hold down the action button to activate the app.
According to a study commissioned by language learning site Preply, one-third of Americans don’t travel internationally due to language barriers. Whether you’re a tourist in Europe, Asia, or South America, communication is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Apple is giving Americans one less reason to avoid booking that plane ticket, grabbing that passport, and seeing the world.
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The public’s experience with Translate
The translate app in the App store on the iPhone – Funstock/Shutterstock
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