TechSmartwatchesWear OS smartwatches are getting a great free WhatsApp upgradeThe app is currently in beta testing, meaning users will soon be able to enjoy WhatsApp on their watchWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechSmartwatchesWear OS smartwatches are getting a great free WhatsApp upgradeThe app is currently in beta testing, meaning users will soon be able to enjoy WhatsApp on their watchWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The app is currently in beta testing, meaning users will soon be able to enjoy WhatsApp on their watch
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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When it comes to thebest smartwatches, there are two main options. Either, you opt for anApple Watch, or you plump for one of the many Wear OS-based smartwatches, like theSamsung Galaxy Watch 5or theGoogle Pixel Watch.
For users of Wear OS devices, there’s a great upgrade coming.WhatsApphas famously been missing from the operating system, but that could all be about to change, as details of beta testing for the app have emerged.
There are also several prompts to open on your phone, perhaps owing to the easier keyboard formatting on a larger device. There are a trio of complications on offer, too.
The standard complication offers a circular dial, which simply increases to show the number of unread messages a user has. The number is also displayed in the centre of the complication. Elsewhere, a WhatsApp Contacts tile allows users to jump straight to an individual conversation, while WhatsApp Voice Message allows you to instantly start an audio recording to send to a contact.
Personally, I think this is a great upgrade, and comes not a moment too soon. WhatsApp is a massively popular messaging client, and not having it available is a big mark against Wear OS devices.
Having it included will be a big improvement, and should makeAndroidsmartwatches a more compelling option against devices like theApple Watch Series 8. There are no details of a public launch date right now, but the beta testing suggests it shouldn’t be too far away.
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