iPhone users now have the option to set WhatsApp as their default app for making calls and sending messages.
This feature has been introduced with the iOS 18.2 update, which allows third-party apps to be set as default options for these functions.
Following this update, WhatsApp has started rolling out support for default app settings on iPhones.
WhatsApp’s Latest Version Supports This Feature
The latest version of WhatsApp includes support for Apple’s API, enabling users to select their preferred app for calling and messaging.
This means that when a user taps to call a number, they can choose WhatsApp instead of Apple’s built-in phone app.
This makes WhatsApp calling more convenient, as users will no longer need to open the app separately to make a call.
Steps to Set WhatsApp as Default
WhatsApp is gradually rolling out this feature to all iPhone users, so it may take some time to reach everyone. To enable this setting, follow these steps:
Update WhatsApp from the App Store.
Open Settings on your iPhone.
Go to Apps and then Default Apps.
Select WhatsApp as the default app for calling and messaging.
Then, go to the iPhone settings, select Apps, and navigate to Default Apps. From there, you can choose WhatsApp as your default for calling and messaging.
This feature will be rolled out gradually, so it may take some time to reach all users.
In addition to WhatsApp, iPhone users can also set default apps for other functions like browsing, email, call filtering, and translation.
