At its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 held on June 9 in the U.S., Apple announced a suite of powerful AI tools under its new framework, Apple Intelligence. These features are set to redefine how users communicate and interact with their devices, and notably, Vietnamese language support is expected to roll out by the end of this year.
Apple Intelligence to Support Vietnamese Language
Apple Intelligence will expand to support eight new languages, including Vietnamese, by late 2025. Other languages include Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish, and Traditional Chinese. Currently, these features are available for developers, while end-users can expect access beginning this fall.
Live Translation: Breaking Language Barriers
Among the most anticipated features is Live Translation, which allows users to seamlessly communicate across languages. Unlike Google’s voice translation for Google Meet, Apple’s system integrates across Messages, Phone calls, and FaceTime.
In Messages, users can type in their preferred language, and the message will be automatically translated before being sent or received.
In FaceTime, real-time subtitles appear on screen as the conversation unfolds.
During regular phone calls, the translated speech is read aloud live.
Initially, this feature will support English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish for 1-on-1 conversations, and will debut on iPhones, with no confirmation yet for other devices.
Visual Intelligence for Instant Information
Apple Intelligence also enhances how users interact with visual content. When browsing the web or social media, users often screenshot items they want to explore further. Now, with built-in visual intelligence, Apple devices can instantly analyze screenshots:
- Recognize objects in the image
- Provide contextual information or connect to ChatGPT for more insights
- Detect important data (e.g., dates, events) and automatically sync it with the Calendar app
AI-Powered Image and Emoji Generation
Apple has upgraded its creative tools, including Genmoji and Image Playground:
- Users can now generate emojis by combining existing ones or by using text prompts.
- Personalization is enhanced—users can customize expressions, hair styles, and features to reflect friends and family.
- Image Playground enables the creation of AI-generated images in various styles, akin to capabilities seen in ChatGPT.
Workout Buddy: AI-Powered Fitness on Apple Watch
Fitness training gets a boost with Workout Buddy, a new AI-powered personal coaching feature available on Apple Watch Series 6 and later (with headphones required). The assistant uses users’ workout history and health data to deliver personalized, real-time voice guidance—acting like a virtual trainer.
Apple Opens AI Platform for Developers
In a major move, Apple also announced that third-party apps will be granted access to its on-device AI models. Developers can now build features directly on top of Apple Intelligence, offering users new AI experiences—even offline, without needing an internet connection.
A Growing AI Ecosystem
Since its debut last year, Apple Intelligence has steadily evolved. Previously announced features include writing assistants, smart photo cleanup, audio transcription, email summarization, and notification prioritization. However, many of these are not yet available in Vietnam. With upcoming Vietnamese language support, users in the country can soon access a fuller range of Apple’s AI capabilities.
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Source: Vietnam Insider