Overview

• WhatsApp's latest version (v25.8.74) allows users to set it as the default messaging and calling app on iPhones.
• This update integrates WhatsApp with iOS settings and Apple's Contacts app for seamless communication.
• Apple introduced default app selection in iOS 18.2, initially targeting the EU but later expanding globally.
• Users can now choose WhatsApp over Apple's Messages and Phone/FaceTime apps for communication tasks.
• The move reflects Apple's shift towards user customization and compliance with regulatory pressures.