WhatsApp users can now enjoy a major upgrade as the Meta-owned chat platform has launched a dedicated app for the Apple Watch. This new app allows users to easily send messages and reply to friends directly from their wrists without the need to access their smartphones.
Although WhatsApp notifications have been available on the Apple Watch for years, the functionality was limited, only showing snippets of messages. With the new app, users can now view full messages, reply with emojis, and send voice memos, mirroring the experience on smartphones, tablets, and PCs.
The update brings several new features to the Apple Watch, including call notifications, the ability to read full messages, send voice messages, react with emojis, enjoy a better media experience with clear images and stickers, and view more chat history on the screen.
WhatsApp assures users that their personal messages and calls remain private with end-to-end encryption. The new WhatsApp Apple Watch app is compatible with Apple Watch Series 4 or later, running watchOS 10 or later.
According to a blog post by WhatsApp, this release marks just the beginning of enhancing the WhatsApp experience on the Apple Watch and promises more useful functionalities in the future. The app is expected to arrive in the coming days, offering an improved messaging experience for Apple Watch users.