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WhatsApp Launches Full Apple Watch App With Messaging, Voice Notes and Call Alerts

The release marks a shift from years of notification-only support on Apple Watch.

Overview

  • Meta began rolling out the native watchOS app on November 4 via the App Store following last week’s TestFlight leak.
  • Users can read entire messages on the wrist, send voice messages, react with emojis, and view clearer images and stickers.
  • Call notifications show who is calling without reaching for an iPhone, and more chat history is visible in threads.
  • Meta says messages and calls remain protected with end-to-end encryption on the Apple Watch app.
  • The app requires Apple Watch Series 4 or later running watchOS 10 or newer, with more features promised in future updates.