Finally! Meta has delivered a dedicated WhatsApp app for the Apple Watch, and it’s a game-changer. For the first time, you can experience WhatsApp directly on your wrist, offering a vastly improved experience compared to the old mirrored notifications. This is a significant leap forward, as it allows you to engage with your messages and calls more seamlessly.
The new app boasts a suite of features designed to enhance your communication on the go. You’ll be able to read entire messages without truncation, respond with quick emoji reactions, and even record and send voice messages directly from your Apple Watch. Call notifications will display caller details, eliminating the need to reach for your iPhone. Plus, you can view clear images and stickers, and access more of your chat history. Of course, the app maintains end-to-end encryption for your messages and calls, ensuring your privacy.
But here’s where it gets interesting: the app represents a major upgrade from the previous notification mirroring. To get started, you’ll need an Apple Watch Series 4 or newer, running at least watchOS 10.
And this is the part most people miss… It’s a bit surprising that Meta took so long to develop a dedicated app. Even BlackBerry managed to create a BBM app for the Apple Watch a decade ago. It makes you wonder about the priorities, doesn’t it? Perhaps it shouldn’t be too surprising, given the long wait for an Instagram iPad app.
What do you think? Are you excited about the new WhatsApp app for Apple Watch? Do you think Meta took too long to release it? Share your thoughts in the comments!