WhatsApp, a popular messaging platform owned by Meta, is now rolling out its latest feature called ‘Text detection’ on iOS. The feature allows users to extract text directly from an image, making it easier to read and share information without having to manually transcribe it. The rollout comes after the latest WhatsApp for iOS 23.5.77 update was installed.
With the new feature, users can simply upload an image containing text, and WhatsApp’s AI-powered text recognition software will automatically detect and extract the text. This functionality can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as sharing important information from posters or flyers, reading text from business cards, or quickly translating foreign language text.
In addition to making it easier to share information, the text detection feature can also be beneficial for accessibility purposes. Users with visual impairments can utilize the feature to convert the text in images into readable text, allowing them to engage with the information more effectively.
The text detection feature on WhatsApp also has the potential to simplify language translation. Users can take a photo of a sign or document in a foreign language, and then can put the text for translation and have a translation into their preferred language.
This latest feature from WhatsApp demonstrates the growing importance of AI-powered technologies in messaging platforms, providing users with new tools to communicate and share information more effectively. The feature is expected to roll out to all iOS users in the coming days and may soon be available on other platforms as well.
