With AI Translation, readers who speak multiple languages can now more effortlessly comprehend and engage with a broader array of news stories while enjoying a smooth reading journey.”— Sho Masuda, Vice President, US Media Business, SmartNewsPALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — One-tap, on-screen conversion: By pressing a button, users can view translated material directly within the article list or while perusing the complete story.
Designed for multilingual audiences in the U.S.: This capability cuts down on obstacles for individuals who consume news in their mother tongue.
Spanish and Chinese supported from the start: At launch, automated translation into Spanish and Chinese is offered.
SmartNews, a worldwide frontrunner in news curation, has introduced an AI-driven translation feature on iOS that lets users instantly read content in Spanish or Chinese within the application. This tool allows readers to see translated headlines as they browse for stories, as well as the entire article text in their preferred language. By removing language hurdles and providing several ways to read content beyond English, SmartNews advances its goal of “delivering the world’s quality information to the people who need it”.
“At SmartNews, we are dedicated to creating features that widen the availability of quality information,” stated Sho Masuda, Vice President, US Media Business. “AI Translation enables multilingual readers to easily grasp and interact with a more diverse selection of news coverage while preserving a seamless reading experience.”
To keep readers in charge of their own use, the feature is activated only upon request, and users can switch back to English with a single tap.
“Today’s readers anticipate that technology will make content accessible,” remarked Bernie Davis, Head of Media Partnerships. “By offering translation directly through SmartNews, we can effectively address the requirements of both our users and media partners, ensuring that monetization and engagement numbers stay entirely unaffected.”
For clarity, every piece of translated text carries a clear notice that it was produced by a machine. Advertisements are not included in these translations.
SmartNews will ask users to evaluate their experience with translated content using thumbs-up or thumbs-down ratings, and the company will pay close attention to this feedback.
Nanako Masui
SmartNews, Inc.
press@smartnews.com
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