The True Post (Web News) A major development has been seen in the world of technology when WhatsApp has started testing its special version for Apple Watch.
This move not only opens up a new door of convenience for smartwatch users, but also indicates where messaging platforms are headed in the future. Now Apple Watch users will be able to view messages and media directly on WhatsApp, send new messages, react with emojis, and even record and send audio messages, which was previously limited to phones or computers.
However, there is a big question associated with this convenience—is this feature truly a step towards “independent use”? Unfortunately, it is not yet. This version does not make the Apple Watch fully autonomous, but rather requires it to be constantly connected to the iPhone, meaning the watch will currently only work as an extension, not as a standalone device. This is the same old limit that smartwatch users have been wanting to see broken for years.
This development is certainly encouraging, but the question remains: when will users reach the point where their smartwatch can work with full features even without a smartphone? Technology companies are apparently moving in this direction, but a decisive step is yet to be taken. This experimental update from WhatsApp is undoubtedly welcome, but expectations are much higher — the user wants a fully independent smartwatch experience, not a conditional convenience.
