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Garmin Smartwatch Users Can Now Make Calls and Send Texts Through WhatsApp
**Garmin Smartwatch Users Can Now Make Calls and Send Texts via WhatsApp**
If you're a fan of Garmin smartwatches, here's some exciting news for you. The tech giant has just announced that WhatsApp is now available for download on select Garmin smartwatches. This means that you can now send texts and make calls directly from your wrist, without having to reach for your phone.
The WhatsApp integration is available for free download from Garmin's Connect IQ store and can be used on select models of the Garmin Fenix, Forerunner, Venus, and Vívoactive smartwatches. This is a big deal, as WhatsApp is now the only third-party messaging app available on Garmin smartwatches.
Garmin is a well-known brand in the fitness tracking space, and their smartwatches are popular among runners and fitness enthusiasts in Nigeria. In fact, CNET recently tested a range of smartwatches and awarded the Garmin Venu 4 top honors for its accurate heart rate tracking on Android phones.
Garmin's vice president, Susan Lyman, said that the integration of WhatsApp on their smartwatches is a way to give customers another way to stay connected, whether they're training, exploring, or just on the move. With WhatsApp on your Garmin smartwatch, you can read and respond to messages using the built-in keyboard on your watch screen, view incoming calls and accept or decline them, and even view your chat history up to 10 messages.
The good news is that your messages are protected with end-to-end encryption, so you can communicate with peace of mind. This is a great feature for fitness enthusiasts who often find themselves on the go, without access to their phones.
Overall, the integration of WhatsApp on Garmin smartwatches is a game-changer for fitness enthusiasts and anyone who wants to stay connected on the go.