Update includes Samsung Wallet and WhatsApp
Samsung has revealed plans to launch three new apps for its Galaxy Watch devices just days before it’s scheduled to hold its second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year.
According to the announcement, you first have WhatsApp which should come as no surprise as Meta recently announced its bringing the messaging platform to smartwatches. Coming to the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch5, WhatsApp will function similarly to its smartphone counterpart by giving users a way to respond to messages or answer calls on their wearable. What’s more, you don’t even have to connect your phone. It’s a standalone app. Be aware WhatsApp on smartwatches isn’t as robust as other versions. As previously reported, it lacks certain features like Communities, nor can you make phone calls – only receive them.Samsung Wallet
Next, you have Samsung Wallet giving owners an easy way to “make payments, provide IDs, and pull up show tickets”. The ID support does extend to university student IDs as confirmed by a company representative.
