WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out an Android beta build that adds voice call support to Wear OS 3 smartwatches. With the latest update, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and recently launched Galaxy Watch 5 users can participate in WhatsApp voice calls from their wrists. This feature is reportedly enabled by default on WhatsApp for Android beta versions 2.22.19.11 and 2.22.19.12. The WhatsApp logo may already be displayed on the call to differentiate it from a normal phone call. Users with WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.19.11 or newer will get incoming call notifications from the app on their Wear OS 3 compatible Galaxy Watch.
according to user reports On Reddit, WhatsApp with its latest beta release now brings the ability to receive WhatsApp voice calls on Wear OS 3 smartwatches. This feature is available in Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 running Wear OS 3.
according to a report good By 9to5Google, WhatsApp for Android beta v2.22.19.12 is bringing the ability to receive WhatsApp voice calls on the connected Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. However, some Reddit users have confirmed that the functionality is available on the Galaxy Watch 4 with the WhatsApp for Android beta. v2.22.19.11.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 show a different UI for WhatsApp voice calls. According to the screenshot shared on Reddit, the WhatsApp logo is displayed under contact details on incoming calls from the instant messaging platform to differentiate it from normal calls. It is shown with Accept and Decline sliders. The Galaxy Watch 5 paired with the Google Pixel 6 smartphone reportedly doesn’t see the WhatsApp logo, which means the UI is similar to regular calls.
The new functionality is currently exclusive to WhatsApp beta users and as per reports, we may see a public rollout of it in the coming days. The feature changes are expected before the final release.
