Overview
- WhatsApp users can now set the app as the default for calls and messages on iPhones running iOS 18.2 or later.
- This marks the first time a major third-party app has replaced Apple's native Phone and Messages apps as defaults.
- The feature, initially introduced in beta, is now available globally with WhatsApp's latest update, version 25.8.74.
- Users can configure the default settings through the iPhone's Settings menu under 'Default Apps' for messaging and calling.
- The change is expected to enhance convenience, especially in regions like Asia and Europe where WhatsApp is widely used.