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Google Translate Becomes First Third-Party Default Translation App on iOS

Apple's iOS 18.4 update enables users worldwide to replace its built-in Translate app, marking a significant shift toward user customization and regulatory compliance.

Apple now lets iPhone and iPad users set Google Translate as the default translation app.
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Google Translate offers translation between up to 249 languages

Overview

  • Google Translate is now available as the default translation app for iPhone and iPad users running iOS 18.4 or later.
  • Users can set Google Translate as their default by navigating to Settings > Apps > Default Apps > Translation on their devices.
  • This update is part of Apple's broader compliance with the EU Digital Markets Act, which mandates platform openness and user choice.
  • Previously, iOS users were locked into Apple's built-in Translate app for all system-wide translation requests, such as Siri commands.
  • Apple's global rollout of customizable default apps, including translation, reflects a strategic response to regulatory pressures and industry trends toward user control.