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WhatsApp Launches Apple Watch App: Mixed Reactions Emerge

11/7/2025

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WhatsApp launched an official app for Apple Watch, enabling users to browse chats, send voice messages, and respond to notifications.
The app enhances user experience but still requires an iPhone and does not support direct calling or starting new chats.
Users have mixed feelings, appreciating improvements while noting limitations.
The app is compatible with Apple Watch Series 4 and newer models running watchOS 10 or later.
WhatsApp ensures that personal messages remain private with end-to-end encryption.

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Story summary

WhatsApp launched an official app for Apple Watch, enabling users to browse chats, send voice messages, and respond to notifications.
The app enhances user experience but still requires an iPhone and does not support direct calling or starting new chats.
Users have mixed feelings, appreciating improvements while noting limitations.
The app is compatible with Apple Watch Series 4 and newer models running watchOS 10 or later.
WhatsApp ensures that personal messages remain private with end-to-end encryption.