If you spend more time using WhatsApp on your iPhone than any of Apple’s first-party communication options, we have great news for you. This week, report noticed that the latest update for the widely used third-party messaging app enables iOS users to designate WhatsApp as their default app for calls and messages.
Apple enabled iOS users to control default apps on their iPhones in version 18.2 of the operating system, which was released late last year. You might remember this. To have apps show up in the default apps list, developers must perform certain behind-the-scenes tasks, and WhatsApp has finally accomplished this.
To set WhatsApp as the default app on your iPhone, follow these steps:
- Navigate to Settings > Apps > Default Apps
- Choose the Messaging option and pick WhatsApp.
- Return, tap the Calling option, and then choose WhatsApp.
Should you choose to alter your default app for calls or messages, tapping on any phone number will redirect you to the WhatsApp app to place a call. Despite WhatsApp’s ubiquity, this will greatly enhance the quality of life for many users.
To set it as the default app on your iPhone, you’ll need the most current version of the app. Therefore, check the App Store to confirm you’re updated.
It is worth mentioning that Apple has also added the option to change the default navigation app on iOS. However, this feature can be used only in the European Union at present. Let’s hope that the US will see more customization in the months and years to come.
