Key Takeaways
1. Meta has launched a new WhatsApp app for select Garmin smartwatches in the Connect IQ store.
2. The app is not compatible with older premium models like the Enduro 2, Fenix 7 series, and Forerunner 165.
3. Compatible smartwatches do not include Enduro 3, Instinct 3, Instinct E, and Instinct Crossover AMOLED.
4. Users can view recent messages, send emojis, and reply using a built-in keyboard, but voice dictation is not confirmed.
5. The app allows users to decline calls but not answer them, and it requires a connected smartphone within range to function.
Garmin recently revealed that Meta has introduced a new WhatsApp app in the Connect IQ store. It’s important to know that this app is only compatible with certain smartwatches. The following are the smartwatches that can use this app:
Older premium models such as the Enduro 2 and Fenix 7 series are not included. Similarly, the Forerunner 165 is not compatible, even though it hasn’t been replaced yet. Additionally, the Enduro 3, Instinct 3, Instinct E, and Instinct Crossover AMOLED (currently priced at $609 on Amazon) are also not on the list of devices that support the app.
Features of the WhatsApp App
On a positive note, the WhatsApp app allows users to see up to 10 recent messages without having to reach for their paired smartphone. Users can send emojis and reactions, and they can even reply to messages using Garmin’s built-in keyboard. However, Garmin hasn’t mentioned if voice dictation is supported.
Limitations and Requirements
Garmin also points out that users can only decline incoming calls on compatible smartwatches, with no option to answer those calls. The app retrieves data from a connected Android or iOS device. Thus, the WhatsApp app will not function if your smartwatch and smartphone are beyond range. You can download the WhatsApp app now from the Connect IQ store.
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