Meta has released an official WhatsApp app for compatible Garmin smartwatches.
The app is now available for free through the Garmin Connect IQ Store. It allows users to read and reply to messages directly from their smartwatch, send emojis, and view chat history without needing to open their phone.
Users can also accept or decline incoming WhatsApp calls from their smartwatch. Messages remain end-to-end encrypted, consistent with WhatsApp’s security features.
The app is currently supported on select Garmin models, including devices from the Forerunner, Venu, Vivoactive, and Fenix series. Availability depends on device compatibility, which can be checked through the Connect IQ Store.
This marks another expansion of WhatsApp to wearable platforms. An official version for the Apple Watch was released previously, replacing the earlier reliance on mirrored notifications for message replies.
The rollout brings more standalone messaging functionality to Garmin smartwatches, reducing the need to rely on smartphones for basic communication tasks.
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