Apple has introduced a long-awaited feature that allows iPhone users to set WhatsApp as their default calling and messaging app. Now, users can replace their standard phone and messaging apps with WhatsApp. But how can you enable this feature? Here are the details...
Setting WhatsApp as the Default App Is Now Possible
In a move that expands the use of third-party apps within the iOS ecosystem, Apple has now made it possible to set WhatsApp as the default calling and messaging app on iPhones. This feature becomes available with WhatsApp version 25.8.74.
Initially, Apple introduced this feature for iPhone users in the European Union. However, with the upcoming iOS 18.2 update, this functionality will be available to users worldwide. As a result, iPhone users will be able to integrate WhatsApp seamlessly into their daily communication.
How to Set WhatsApp as the Default App
To make WhatsApp your default calling and messaging app on iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings menu.
- Go to Apps.
- Navigate to Default Apps.
- Select WhatsApp for Calling and Messaging.
Once you’ve completed these steps, whenever you tap on a phone number from a web page or select a contact to message, your iPhone will automatically open WhatsApp instead of the default phone or messaging app.
This feature is a game-changer for users who rely heavily on WhatsApp for communication. Now, iPhone users can manage their communication preferences more flexibly and efficiently.