WhatsApp is Now a Default Messaging Option on iPhones: Here's How to Set It Up

Mar 28, 2025

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When Apple rolled out iOS 18.2, it included a game-changing update for iPhone users. Among the headline features was the ability to set third-party apps as default for calls and messages—a feature long-awaited by many. WhatsApp has finally jumped on board with this API, releasing an update that allows users to make WhatsApp the default app for calls and…

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