WhatsApp has finally arrived at Apple Watchoffering users a new way to communicate directly from the wrist.
The application is now available in the testing phase for those participating in the program beta de TestFlightmarking the beginning of a long-awaited integration between the world’s most popular messaging service and Apple’s smart watch.
What functions does the WhatsApp app for Apple Watch include?
According to WABetaInfoportal specialized in news of WhatsAppthe beta release features an interface optimized for the watch screen, with quick access to the latest chats and interactive notifications. Users can reply using predefined messages, voice dictation or emojis, and also play audio clips received in chats.
For now, the application does not work completely independentlysince it needs to be synchronized with the iPhone through the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. This means that, although you can read and respond directly from your wrist, the watch uses your phone connection to send and receive data, just like other linked apps in the Apple ecosystem.
Compatibility and release
According to PhoneArenaWhatsApp for Apple Watch will be compatible with the most recent models of the watch and with versions of watchOS 10 o superior. However, the company has not confirmed the exact list of devices or the official global launch date. The feature is in a closed testing process and could reach the general public in the coming months, once its optimization phase is completed.
Among the current limitations, testers point out that it still It is not possible to start new conversations or make calls from the watchalthough you can answer those that are already active on the phone. Even so, the arrival of this application represents an important step in the expansion of the messaging platform towards wearable devices, a demand that Apple users have been requesting for a long time.
One more step in the expansion of the WhatsApp ecosystem
With this integration, Meta expands the reach of its flagship application within the Apple ecosystem, reinforcing its presence on devices that prioritize immediacy and convenience. In previous months, and after a long waiting period, WhatsApp also released its iPad application.
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