WhatsApp Now a Default Messaging and Calling App on iPhone

2025-03-27
WhatsApp Now a Default Messaging and Calling App on iPhone

Following a WhatsApp update (version 25.8.74), iPhone users can now set WhatsApp as their default app for calls and texts. Apple initially announced this feature for EU users, later extending it to all users with iOS 18.2. To change the default, go to Settings > Apps > Default Apps, then select Messaging and Calling. After making the change, tapping phone numbers on webpages or in contacts will automatically open WhatsApp.