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WhatsApp Tests Native Apple Watch App in Limited TestFlight Beta

The watchOS companion brings chat lists, voice notes, media on the wrist with iPhone pairing required.

Overview

  • The app is available only to selected TestFlight testers, with no public release date announced by Meta.
  • Testers report a full chat list on the watch, the ability to compose new messages, and replies via on‑device typing or voice dictation.
  • Voice notes can be recorded and sent from the watch, and users can view photos and videos and send emoji reactions.
  • The app operates as a companion linked to an iPhone, connects automatically without scanning a QR code, and functionality drops if the phone is out of range.
  • Use requires watchOS 10.0 or later, extending WhatsApp’s smartwatch push that began with its Wear OS app in 2023.