iPhone users are now able to select WhatsApp as their default messaging and calling app. Apple is (obviously) not telling users to do this, but the company has made it possible so your phone can be setup the way that serves you best.
You can also choose WhatsApp as default to make phone calls. That means that whenever you hit a phone number or a call button in a browser, contacts or app, your iPhone will automatically open WhatsApp.
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If your iPhone is updated to iOS 18.2 then the functionality is already available for you right now.
How to default to WhatsApp on iPhone
- First up ensure you’re running iOS 18.2 or above.
- Next step is to open Settings and then roll on down to the Apps section.
- From here you’ll want to go deeper into Default Apps. You should then be met with a list of compatible apps.
- Select WhatsApp in both the Messaging and Calling menus.
That’s it. The next time you will call or text, WhatsApp will be the default app. Of course, you will still be able to use the OG phone and iMessage apps, they just will not be selected by default anymore.
That’s it. You’re setup so the next time you need to call or text from another part of the iPhone, it’ll send you straight to your WhatsApp setup.