WhatsApp has introduced in-app translation for 19 languages on iPhone. These recent Apple-specific enhancements appear to be part of WhatsApp’s broader strategy to entice iMessage users to transition.
Although WhatsApp on Apple Watch lacks some of the features found in its mobile or desktop counterparts, it still encompasses many key functionalities. As we highlighted in our initial review of WhatsApp for Apple Watch, the app allows users to send and receive messages, and it also supports message reactions, voice messages, photos, stickers, and notifications. Additionally, you can receive call notifications on your watch, identify who’s calling, and decline the call if necessary. Furthermore, accessing your chat history is possible.
Sadly, there is no current option to make or take calls, and other message types beyond text, photos, and voice messages are unsupported. Nonetheless, WhatsApp mentions that this is merely the beginning for the Apple Watch version, with plans for ongoing improvements driven by user feedback.
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WhatsApp seems determined to provide compatibility for as many Apple Watch models as possible. The app can be installed on any Apple Watch from Series 4 onward, including the Apple Watch SE and SE 2, as long as your smartwatch is operating on watchOS 10 or later. This indicates that the original Apple Watch, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 are excluded from support, which is expected considering each model is over eight years old and has not been receiving software updates from Apple.
To facilitate smooth interaction between WhatsApp on your phone and the Apple Watch,
