WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for iPhone users which lets them set it as the default calling and messaging app on their smartphones.
Last year, Apple said that it would allow iPhone users in the European Union to change their calling and messaging app, but later announced that the functionality would be available to everyone with iOS 18.2. As noted by WaBetaInfo, you will need to update WhatsApp for iOS to the latest version (v25.8.74) to be able to use the feature.
The new feature requires the latest version of WhatsApp and iOS 18.2. (Image Source: WABetaInfo)
How to set WhatsApp as default calls and messages app?
1. To do so, open the Settings app on your iPhone, scroll down to find the section named “Apps” and tap on it.