- WhatsApp for Apple Watch app allows users to read, reply, and manage chats directly from their wrist, including access to full message threads.
- Users can now record and send voice messages, view images and stickers, and react to messages with emojis for a richer communication experience.
- All messages and calls on WhatsApp for Apple Watch are protected by end-to-end encryption, maintaining Meta’s strong privacy standards.
Meta has officially launched WhatsApp for Apple Watch. It gives users a fuller and more independent messaging experience right on their wrist. This major update lets them stay connected without reaching for their phone, with full support to read, reply to, and manage chats directly from the watch.
Key features of WhatsApp for Apple Watch
With the WhatsApp app rollout, users can now read, reply to, and manage chats directly on the Apple Watch. Here are the key capabilities included in the new app:
- Call notifications: Users can now see who’s calling via WhatsApp without needing to check their iPhone.
- Full message display: WhatsApp messages, even longer ones, can be read directly from the watch.
- Voice messaging: The app supports recording and sending voice messages, a first for WhatsApp on Apple Watch.
- Emoji reactions: Users can now respond to messages with emojis to make quick replies faster and more effortless.
- Media support: Images and stickers now appear clearly on the watch display to enhance the chat experience.
- Chat history: A greater portion of recent chat history is visible when reading messages which provide better context for ongoing conversations.
Privacy and compatibility
Meta says end-to-end encryption still protects all personal messages and calls, even on Apple Watch. This keeps the same level of security and privacy users expect from WhatsApp on phones and desktop versions.
The WhatsApp app for Apple Watch is compatible with Apple Watch Series 4 or newer models running watchOS 10 or later. Users can get the latest features by downloading or updating the app from the App Store.
