WhatsApp launches long-awaited Apple Watch app

WhatsApp on Tuesday announced that it is launching an Apple Watch companion app. For the first time, WhatsApp users will be able to receive call notifications, read full messages, and record and send voice messages using their Apple Watch.

“This new experience will help you stay on top of your chats without needing to pull out your iPhone,” WhatsApp wrote in a blog post. “In addition to reading and responding to messages, for the first time, WhatsApp on Apple Watch will now support many requested features.”

Other supported features include the ability to respond to messages and the option to see more of your chat history on screen while reading messages. In addition, you will see clear pictures and stickers.

The Meta-owned messaging app notes that, as always, your private messages and calls are protected with end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp also said it plans to bring more functionality to Apple watches in the future.

The new WhatsApp Apple Watch app requires Apple Watch Series 4 or later, watchOS 10 or later.

Tuesday’s announcement isn’t a total surprise, as WhatsApp has seen Testing the new Apple Watch App last week.

WhatsApp is working to make it easier for users to access its service beyond mobile and desktop. WhatsApp in May Its long-awaited iPad app has debutedwhich lets you make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both the front and rear cameras. Before launching the app, if you want to use WhatsApp on your iPad, you need to use the web version in a browser.

WhatsApp launched an Apple Watch app after a few months Snapchat is a roll out The app also allows users to preview an incoming message and reply using the keyboard, Scribble, dictation or an emoji. Snapchat focuses on using its watchOS app to enable users to quickly respond to messages, not view photos or videos.