WhatsApp can now be set as the default calling and texting app on iPhone. Learn how

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows iPhone users to set it as their default app for calls and messages, according to WABetaInfo. With this update, users can make calls and send texts directly from WhatsApp, eliminating the need to switch between apps. The feature is part of the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS (version 25.8.10.74), available through TestFlight, and some beta testers can now select WhatsApp as their preferred app for calls and messages.

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