WhatsApp has finally released an app for the Apple Watch. The new app lets you access basic functionality of the service without having to pull your phone out.
The new WhatsApp app for Apple Watch supports being able to read full messages instead of just snippets. You can also see more of your chat history while reading messages. You can record and send voice messages and also send quick emoji as reactions. The app also shows high resolution images and stickers.
Unfortunately, call functionality is still basic due to platform limitations. You cannot make or receive calls through the Apple Watch itself, but you can see who is calling without having to look at the phone.
WhatsApp claims this is just the beginning for this app, and that there will be more functionality coming in the future. As with other platforms, the Apple Watch app supports end-to-end encryption.
WhatsApp for Apple Watch is now available for Apple Watch Series 4 and later running watchOS 10 or later.
