It seems many Telegram users are frustrated upon losing a key feature in the app. The in-app translation feature, a really handy tool for global communication, has suddenly gone offline for many. The unexpected disappearance of the translation tool has certainly stirred up the user base. People have been taking to social media, particularly X, to voice their concerns.
One user, @CryotheEnderman, simply asked, “anyone else have translation is currently disabled showing for them?” This prompted a response from Telegram, which confirmed that the feature is indeed “temporarily unavailable” due to some technical fixes. They’ve also promised it will be “available again soon.”
It seems the “soon” part is what’s really getting to some users. @PatrickWintour highlighted the frustration, asking, “What is your definition of soon – so far it’s 24 hours. Promise you, it’s not the best time to disable translation.” Another user, @NewsEditorSean, didn’t hold back, calling it “Absolutely criminal for not letting your users know you were taking down Translation for ‘technical fixes’.” They added that “People use it for their jobs you know.” That’s a valid point. For many, especially those interacting with international contacts, the translation feature isn’t just a convenience; it’s essential for their work.
We’ve seen several comments from users expressing similar sentiments.
“When will the translation be available is it already too long? 😡” complained @WambliGaleshka.
“Why can’t the translate feature be used? 🥲 will the feature be removed? or is there a problem with the translate feature? please fix and reactivate the translation feature, thank you 🤗” wrote @endras_scal, clearly hoping for a quick resolution and reassurance.
And for those who pay for Telegram Premium, the situation feels even more impactful.
“Will we, PREMIUM subscribers, get any compensation for this? A day without translation is one less day of work for me. 😓” shared @ReeLeos2.
Telegram has typically offered a reliable translation service, which often relies on external APIs like Google Translate. While the exact nature of the “technical fixes” isn’t clear yet, such widespread outages usually point to backend issues or a problem with their third-party service provider. We’ll have to wait and see what Telegram means by “soon,” but for now, users will need to find alternative ways to bridge language barriers.
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Dwayne Cubbins
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