I wonder if that translation is actually powered by OpenAI and Apple doesn’t want to pay them for inferencing on behalf of app developers.

Or is it powered entirely by local models?

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mcny 5 days ago | parent [-]

My understanding is live translations do not require an active Internet connection.

> Live Translation is integrated into Messages, FaceTime, and Phone to help users communicate across languages, translating text and audio on the fly.1 Live Translation is enabled by Apple-built models that run entirely on device, so users’ personal conversations stay personal.

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-elevates-the-ip...

	▲	chatmasta 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		If it works, that is really impressive. I’m looking forward to trying it out. I’ve always wanted a real-life babelfish for eavesdropping on conversations in foreign language :)