Google Translate Can Be Used As A Default App On IPhone And IPad

Google Translate on iPhone and iPad (photo: dock. Google)

JAKARTA Google Translate can now be used as a default translator on iPhone and iPad. This new capability was launched by Apple through a device running iOS or iPadOS 18.4.

This operating system (OS) was actually launched last April. At that time, users got the ability to change default apps, from apps to navigate roads, apps to play media, and browser apps.

Apple apparently adds the ability to change the translator application. Users can use a translation application provided by Apple or using Google Translate.

This capability is explained in more detail in Google Translate's release notes according to 9to5google findings. Users can change translation tools on iPhone and iPad as long as their devices run iOS 18.4 or later.

This feature is the aftermath of the Digital Market Act (DMA) which applies in the European Union. Apple must open the core functionality of its system for third-party developers so that users get more choices in controlling their devices.

Apple is required to provide a choice to change the default app. Rules like this are starting to be implemented by countries outside Europe so that Apple takes a safe path by implementing its features across the country.

That way, Apple won't get caught in an antitrust case just because it requires its users to use all of its default apps. If you haven't seen this change, make sure that your iPhone or iPad is already running the latest iOS.

To change the default translation application, you can open Settings, then search for the App menu. After that, select the Default App, select the Translation option, then select Google Translate.