Despite the criticisms and the many, many boycott campaigns, WhatsApp it is the most used instant messaging platform globally. However, this dominant position clashes with the fact that there is still no official app for smartwatch. Or rather, there is a correction to be made, because starting today someone can rejoice: he customer per Wear OS 3 is being released right now. For users Applehowever, there is still to be patient.
WhatsApp: finally the official app for smartwatches with Wear OS 3
First shown at the conference Google I/O of this year, the WhatsApp client for Wear OS has been made official by Meta. It is already being released in these hours and is only compatible with version 3 (and subsequent ones, when available) of the Big G operating system for smartwatches.
The app isn’t revolutionary and doesn’t make you cry out for a miracle, but it’s there, it exists, and it’s already news. Allows you to send text messages, voice messagesemojis, quick replies and even to reply to calls incoming. For those in possession of a smartwatch with Wear OS 3 however, without LTE connectivity, it is mandatory to have your smartphone with you in order to interact with the app. It is obvious for some, not for all.
An interesting aspect of this release is the timing. Yes because next week (July 26th) the event will take place Galaxy Unpacked di Samsung. During the latter, ample space will be dedicated to the new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 leaflets, there is no doubt about this, but among the protagonists there could also be the new Galaxy Watch6, probably the first wearable with Wear OS 4. Will a few minutes be dedicated to the WhatsApp app? Probably yes, even for arouse the envy of those who have an Apple Watch on their wrist.
The debut of the WhatsApp app for Wear OS will certainly attract enormous attention, and could lead many of the 2.24 billion active users to embrace the Android ecosystem. The situation is also advantageous for Meta, given that it can consolidate its position on a very popular platform like that of Big G.