Nintendo has released version 3.0.0 of Donkey Kong Bananza, adding Thai language support, an automatic camera tracking feature, and various gameplay improvements on Nintendo Switch 2.
Google is enhancing its real-time translation capabilities with a new update that supports over 70 languages and works with any headphones, potentially surpassing Apple's live translation features by offering broader language support and compatibility. The feature is currently in beta on Android in select countries and will expand to iOS and more regions next year, with improvements also made to language learning tools.
iOS 26.1 will enhance AirPods Pro's Live Translation feature by supporting five new languages—Chinese (Mandarin), Italian, Japanese, and Korean—doubling the total supported languages to 11, with setup via the Settings app and requiring compatible iPhone models.
Capcom announced a free update for the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on Switch and other platforms, arriving on November 19, 2025. The update adds Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese languages, along with features like an art gallery, episode selection, story mode, music player, and scene creator, enhancing the classic games without releasing a new title.
WhatsApp is launching a new feature that transcribes voice messages into text, making it easier for users to read messages when they can't listen to them. This feature will be available globally for Android and iOS users in the coming weeks, with initial language support including English, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Hindi. The transcription is done on-device to ensure privacy, and the feature can be enabled in the app's settings. Language support is expected to expand over time.
Slack has extended its AI tools to all paying customers, offering features such as auto-generated channel and thread recaps, conversational search, and language support in Japanese and Spanish. The AI algorithm can pull content from various topics discussed in channels, and users can opt into daily recaps for any channel or thread. Integration with third-party apps like Salesforce’s Einstein Copilot is also on the horizon, although it remains to be seen how impactful these tools will be in changing how people use the service.
Samsung has confirmed that its Galaxy AI features will be coming to more devices soon, as it expands language support for the AI features. The currently supported devices include the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Flip5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series, with more devices expected to be added in the future. Rumors suggest that older devices like the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 could be next in line to receive the Galaxy AI features.
Apple's visionOS code hints at the international expansion of the Vision Pro headset, currently only available in the US, with support for languages such as Cantonese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the international rollout may begin before June, aiming to reach more developers in time for visionOS 2.
Apple is set to expand the language support for its Vision Pro virtual keyboard, with code indicating the addition of 12 new languages. This move suggests that the Vision Pro may soon launch in nine countries, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the UK, with potential for Hong Kong and Taiwan as well. The company had previously announced plans to bring the Vision Pro to additional markets, and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts an expansion before the June Worldwide Developers Conference.
Google's Bard chatbot is now powered by the Gemini Pro model globally, supporting over 40 languages, and has been updated to improve understanding, summarizing content, reasoning, brainstorming, writing, and planning. The chatbot will now be available in more than 230 countries and has introduced image generation support through the Imagen 2 model, with a SynthID digital watermark embedded in the images. Additionally, Google has extended support for more than 40 languages and integrated Bard's AI capabilities into Google Assistant, while also opening up Bard in English to teenagers with content restrictions.
The latest update to Pixel Recorder introduces a new feature called "Transcribe again" that allows users to obtain transcripts in languages not currently supported by the Live Transcription feature. By uploading audio recordings to Google's servers, users can receive transcriptions in various languages. The update also includes other features such as favorite/star recordings, audio channel selection, and language detection for speaker labels.
Samsung's upcoming flagship phone, the Galaxy S24, will be marketed as an AI phone with the Galaxy AI experience powered by Gauss, Samsung's generative AI model. Gauss currently supports English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese, and it is expected that the Galaxy S24's AI features will also support these languages. However, compared to Google Assistant, Gauss supports a limited number of languages, and Samsung will need to add support for more languages to compete effectively. Gauss will enable on-device commands and functionalities such as automatic audio and text translation over calls on the Galaxy S24.
Google is expanding its Search Generative Experience (SGE) to over 120 new countries and territories, including Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, Indonesia, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. SGE will also support four new languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Indonesian. Users can opt-in through Google's Search Labs program and access SGE on Chrome desktop or the Google app on Android and iOS. Google is also testing new features, including a "ask a follow-up" text box and the ability to clarify multiple meanings in translations. The company aims to improve the SGE experience based on user feedback and has not disclosed future plans beyond December 2023.
New York City is facing challenges as hundreds of migrant children enroll in public schools just days before classes are set to begin. The city has already enrolled over 19,000 kids in temporary housing, the majority of whom are asylum seekers. Another 500 migrant children have been added this week, with more arriving weekly. The district claims to have sufficient resources, including English as a new language teachers and Spanish-speaking teachers, but educators express frustration at the lack of coordination and support from the Department of Education. Additionally, a potential school bus strike threatens to disrupt the start of the school year. Migrant parents are also struggling to provide their children with necessary supplies and clothing for school.
Adobe has expanded its Firefly AI Tools by adding support for over 100 languages, allowing users to create and customize AI models in a wide range of languages. The update aims to enhance the accessibility and usability of Adobe's AI tools for a global user base, enabling more diverse and multilingual applications of artificial intelligence.