WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, is coming to WearOS this summer. That means you'll be able to use WhatsApp from your Android-powered smartwatch.

The announcement was made Wednesday during the 2023 Google I/O presentation.

You'll be able to do a number of key tasks in WhatsApp from your watch, including starting new conversations, take calls, or send voice messages.

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This is likely a welcome addition for lots of WearOS users. The app for WearOS marks the first time time WhatsApp has come to a watch platform — meaning that, at least for now, it appears iPhone users could be behind.

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WhatsApp is an incredibly popular messaging platform globally, meaning lots of people will now be able to keep their phones in their pockets more often.