**Excerpt:**
*”iPhone users can now set WhatsApp as their default calling and messaging app, marking a major shift in Apple’s traditionally closed ecosystem. With the latest update (WhatsApp 25.8.74), users globally can navigate to Settings > Default Apps and select WhatsApp for seamless integration—no more manual copying of phone numbers or switching between apps. This move, initially driven by EU regulations, reflects Apple’s growing openness to third-party apps, offering users long-awaited flexibility. For WhatsApp’s 2 billion users, it’s a game-changer, streamlining communication just like on Android. Could this signal more freedom for apps like Signal or Telegram next?”*
*(Condensed to highlight key details: the feature, how to enable it, its significance, and broader implications.)*
