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Apple Enables WhatsApp as Default for iPhone Calls and Messages - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

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In a significant shift for iPhone users, WhatsApp can now be set as the default app for both calls and messages on iOS — a move that further strengthens its position as a global communications hub. This update comes as part of Apple’s iOS 18.2 release, which introduces greater flexibility by allowing users to choose third-party apps — not just Apple’s native ones — as defaults for key functions such as messaging, calling, browsing, and email. Ho…
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Apple Enables WhatsApp as Default for iPhone Calls and Messages - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

In a significant shift for iPhone users, WhatsApp can now be set as the default app for both calls and messages on iOS — a move that further strengthens its position as a global communications hub. This update comes as part of Apple’s iOS 18.2 release, which introduces greater flexibility by allowing users to choose third-party apps — not just Apple’s native ones — as defaults for key functions such as messaging, calling, browsing, and email. Ho…

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iPhone: How to set WhatsApp as default mail

Since a recent update, WhatsApp can replace Messages or Phone on your iPhone. Here's how to do it.

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iOS 18: WhatsApp can replace the official app for calls and messages

As far as we know, it is the only third-party application that can be chosen by default in both tables.

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01net broke the news in on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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