IPHONE USERS CAN NOW SET WHATSAPP AS THEIR DEFAULT CALLING AND TEXTING APP

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iPhone users on WhatsApp version 25.8.74 have the option to choose WhatsApp as their default app for calls and text messages. The setting can be changed in Settings > Apps > Default Apps and then selecting the Messaging and Calling options. The feature was introduced in iOS 18.2. A screenshot of the options menu to enable the feature is available in the article.