WhatsApp makes surprise debut on Apple Watch with voice notes, chat history support and more features

WhatsApp has launched a companion app for the Apple Watch on Tuesday that allows users to see notifications, read messages, send and record voice messages without having to use their iPhone. The

“This new experience will help you stay on top of your chats without needing to pull out your iPhone.In addition to reading and responding to messages, for the first time WhatsApp on Apple Watch will now support many requested features” WhatsApp said in a blogpost

What can the WhatsApp Apple Watch app do?

WhatsApp says that users will be able to seee call notifications, read full messages (even the longer ones), record and send voice messages right from their wrist. Users will also be able to react to messages using emojis as they do using the full fledged app on the iPhone.

The Meta owned app says users will also be able to see clear images and sticker on their Apple Watch. They will also get access to the chat history of the person they are having a conversation with right on the Apple Watch.

Just like the phone app and web version of WhatsApp, all messages and calls will remain end-to-end encrypted on Apple Watch companion app.

In order to use the new WhatsApp Apple Watch app, users will need to have an Apple Watch Series 4 or later edition running on watchOS 10 or later version.