WhatsApp Can Now Be Your Default Call and Messaging App on iPhone

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By Tim HardwickMar 27, 2025, 11:42 am356 pts
WhatsApp can now be selected as the default calling and messaging app on iPhone, if users so wish (via WABetaInfo). A change in the latest version of WhatsApp available on the App Store (v25.8.74) causes the Meta-owned encrypted chat platform to now show up in the Messaging and Calling options list in iOS…

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