WhatsApp continus to evolve to meet the diverse needs of over a billion users in India. With the latest Regional Language & Accessibility Features, you can now enjoy a fully localized experience—whether you speak Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu or any of the 10+ supported Indian langauges. Plus, new voice typing in your native tongue, enhanced sticker search, and accessibility improvements make chatting smoother and more inclusve than ever.
1. Switch WhatsApp to Your Regional Langauge
Many users don’t realise you can change the entire app UI to your preferrred Indian language. It’s super simple:
- Open WhatsApp and tap the ⋮ (More options) in the top right.
- Go to Settings → Chats → App Language.
- Choose from languages like Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Odia… and more!
- WhatsApp will relaunch in your selected langauge.
Enjoy menus, buttons, and system messages in your mother tongue—no more guesswork or mistranslations.
Watch how it’s done in this quick demo:
2. Voice Typing in Your Native Tongue
Typing long messages can be tiresome, especially if you’re not used to a QWERTY keyboard. Here’s how to use voice typing for local langauges:
- Install Gboard (Google Keyboard) from the Play Store/App Store.
- In Settings → System (Android) or General (iOS) → Keyboard, add your desired regional language.
- In any chat, tap the microphone icon on Gboard.
- Speak naturally in your langauge—Gboard converts speech to text instantly.
- Review and send!
This feature is incredibly usefull when you’re driving, cooking, or simply want to type faster in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, or any supported language.
Check out this tutorial for step-by-step guidance:
3. Search Stickers & Emojis in Regional Languages
Express yourself with stickers searched in your langauge:
- Tap the emoji icon in the chat box.
- Go to Stickers → Search.
- Type keywords like “खुशी” (khushi), “प्यार” (pyaar), or “उत्सव” (utsav).
- Related stickers appear, making it fun and culturally relevant.
No more typing in English or scrolling endlessly—find the perfect sticker with your favourite word!
4. Accessibility Improvements
WhatsApp’s new accessibility options help users with vision or motor challenges:
- Large Text: Increase font size in Settings → Chats → Font size.
- Dark Mode: Reduce eye strain with Settings → Chats → Theme → Dark.
- Screen Reader Support: WhatsApp now works seamlessly with TalkBack (Android) and VoiceOver (iOS), announcing buttons and new messages more clearly.
- High Contrast: Improved contrast in message bubbles and menus for better readability.
These tweaks make WhatsApp more inclusve, especially for older adults or those with low vision.
Tips for Effective Use
- Mix Text & Voice: Start with voice typing, then edit manually for accuracy.
- Practice Pronunciation: Clear speech yields better voice-to-text.
- Keep Gboard Updated: New language packs and accuracy improvements are released regularly.
- Explore Stickers: Use festive keywords during regional celebrations (e.g., “दिवाली”, “होली”).
- Feedback: If you spot any mistranslation in your langauge, report it via Settings → Help → Contact Us to help improve localization.
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