WhatsApp is engaged on a local app for Put on OS

Google mentioned that WhatsApp is engaged on a local WearOS app at its developer conference Google I/O.

Earlier this week, WhatsApp launched a beta model of its app suitable with Google’s smartwatch platform. Of us utilizing WhatsApp beta for Android model 2.23.10.10 will have the ability to hyperlink their Put on OS-based smartwatch. Customers will have the ability to verify their messages on the smartwatch, and all chats might be end-to-end encrypted.

Customers can ship voice notes to current conversations or reply to a message with a voice be aware or textual content enter. Nevertheless, they received’t have the ability to provoke a brand new dialog or seek for a selected chat on the Put on OS app for the time being.

Google mentioned that help for calls and beginning conversations might be accessible when the app is obtainable to all customers.

The search large additionally claimed that WearOS is the fastest-growing smartwatch platform on the earth. The corporate mentioned the platform has grown 5 occasions since Put on OS 3 launched in 2021.

Nevertheless, within the larger scheme of issues Apple still dominates the overall smartwatch market. Samsung is the biggest WearOS gadget producer with Fossil and Ticwatch additionally launching some fashions. Notably, Google launched its own Pixel Watch final yr working Put on OS.