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Garmin brings WhatsApp to selected smartwatches

Do you have a Garmin smartwatch hanging on your wrist? Then there is good news, because from now on you can use WhatsApp on your watch. Garmin has teamed up with Meta to develop a version that lets you read, reply and respond to messages without having...

WhatsApp on your Garmin

The WhatsApp app is free to download from the Connect IQ Store and works on a number of popular Garmin models. These include selected watches from the fēnix, Forerunner, Venu and vívoactive series. This makes it the first and only third-party chat app available on Garmin smartwatches.

Garmin Watch WhatsApp

The app lets you view recent conversations, reply to messages via the built-in keyboard and quickly send emojis or replies. Up to 10 messages per call are displayed on the screen. In addition, you can see incoming calls and reject them if necessary. Messages and calls remain just end-to-end encrypted, just like you are used to from WhatsApp.

The WhatsApp app for Garmin smartwatches can be downloaded for free from the Connect IQ Store. You do need a paired iPhone or Android smartphone on which the WhatsApp app is installed.

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