Read WhatsApp on your wrist: Garmin brings chats to its watches

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-17T20:58:51+00:00

Garmin has introduced a WhatsApp app for select smartwatches, enabling users to read, reply, and manage messages directly from their devices. This addition enhances Garmin's smartwatch ecosystem and follows recent product innovations and financial success.

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2026-03-17 20:58:51

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Garmin has launched a new WhatsApp app for select fēnix, Forerunner, Venu, and vívoactive smartwatches, allowing users to read, reply, and react to messages directly from their wrist. This integration, made possible through Garmin’s Connect IQ ecosystem, enables users to view up to 10 messages, decline calls, and ensures all communications remain end-to-end encrypted. This release follows a period of product innovation and strong financial performance for Garmin, further expanding its smartwatch ecosystem.

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