WhatsApp launches all-new Apple Watch app with message, call, and voice support

WhatsApp has launched a groundbreaking app tailored for the Apple Watch, offering an exciting new way for users to stay connected while on the move. This revamped experience empowers users to read, reply to, and react to messages directly from their wrist, eliminating the need to grab their iPhone. For the first time, users can receive call notifications on their Apple Watch, allowing them to see who is calling without having to check their phone. The app also supports reading complete messages, including longer texts, directly on the device. Additionally, users can now record and send voice messages, respond to incoming texts with emojis, and view images and stickers clearly, enriching their messaging interactions. The app enhances accessibility to chat history, enabling users to scroll through a greater number of their recent conversations. WhatsApp reassured users that all messages and calls remain confidential, protected by end-to-end encryption. The company remarked, "This is just the beginning of improving WhatsApp on your Apple Watch," signaling potential future updates that will introduce even more features. To use the new WhatsApp app for Apple Watch, users need a Series 4 model or newer, operating on watchOS 10 or above.