WhatsApp users can now enjoy a major enhancement as the Meta-owned chat platform has officially launched a dedicated app for the Apple Watch. This new app streamlines messaging and communication on the popular smartwatch, eliminating the need to constantly reach for a smartphone.
While the Apple Watch has supported WhatsApp notifications for quite some time, its functionality has been limited until now. Previously, users could only view brief message snippets rather than the full content. With the latest update, the app on Apple Watch mirrors the experience on smartphones, tablets, and PCs, allowing users to access complete messages, reply with emojis, and even send voice memos.
The update promises a “new experience” according to WhatsApp, enabling users to manage their chats seamlessly without relying on their iPhone. Some of the key features of the new WhatsApp app for Apple Watch include call notifications, the ability to read full messages directly on the watch, sending voice messages, reacting to messages with emojis, enjoying a rich media experience with clear images and stickers, and accessing more chat history on the screen.
WhatsApp mentioned in a blog post that this update is just the beginning of enhancing the WhatsApp experience on Apple Watch, with more functionality planned for the future. Importantly, all personal messages and calls are protected with end-to-end encryption to ensure privacy.
It is essential to note that the new WhatsApp app for Apple Watch is compatible with Apple Watch Series 4 or later, running watchOS 10 or above. Although the app is not yet available, its release is anticipated in the upcoming days, as confirmed by Mirror Online.
