WhatsApp launches new standalone app for smartwatches running Wear OS 3 and above


Prior to the introduction of a standalone app, users were only able to access WhatsApp notifications in Wear OS via Bluetooth sync, however this did not offer the ability to respond to messages using just a smartwatch. — Meta

After an announcement back in May during the Google I/O conference, WhatsApp is finally rolling out a Wear OS version of the messaging app to wearable devices worldwide.

The Wear OS version of the app will allow users to start new conversations, reply to messages, and take calls without requiring a smartphone.

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