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On-device versus cloud: where translation actually runs
By the OSAWALLA editorial team · 2026-08-30 · 5 min read
Translation on smart glasses can run on the device, in the cloud, or split. The split is what most shipping products do: wake-word and short phrases locally, longer sentences in the cloud.
Local processing is faster and keeps audio off a server. Cloud processing handles more languages and unusual phrasing.
The practical question for a buyer is what leaves the device, and whether the vendor says so plainly. Products that do not answer that should be treated as cloud-only.
This article is general information, not medical advice. OSAWALLA devices are wellness products and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Speak to a clinician about any health concern.
