Technology | If you use iPhone and want to make Whatsapp your primary calling and messaging app, then there is big news for you. Whatsapp has released a new update for iOS 18.2 users, so that you can now send calls and messages directly via WhatsApp, without any additional step.

How will this feature work?

After this update, iPhone users will get system-level integration, so that the default app for calling and messaging can be set. That is, whenever you call a contact or send a message, it will be directly through WhatsApp.

What will be the benefit of iPhone users?

Seamless Experience: Now using WhatsApp on iPhone will be more smooth than before.

Calling at low cost: Your phone balance will be saved due to based calling on the Internet.

Option of IMessage: For those who have Android devices, there is no use of iMessage, but WhatsApp will now become a better messaging option for iPhone users.

Fast and Integrated Communication: Whatsapp calls and messages with iOS 18.2 can be sent directly from the contact app.

Did Apple give permission?

Apple has recently allowed third-party calling and messaging apps to be made default in iOS, which is giving apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal a chance to become an option of IPHONE and faceTime on iPhone.

How to do default calling and messaging app to WhatsApp?

To use this feature, the iOS 18.2 update and the latest version of WhatsApp will be required. It can be set as a default app by going to the setting.

Now the question is whether you would like to use this feature, or will you rely on Apple's IMESSAGE and FACTIME?