Facebook-owned cross platform messaging app WhatsApp has been updated today to support quick replies for message and call notifications, for users running iOS 9.1.
What’s New in Version 2.12.10
• Quickly reply to messages right from notifications. Just drag down a notification to type your reply. (iOS 9.1+)
• You can also now reply to incoming WhatsApp calls with a message right from the call notification. (iOS 9+)
Below are screenshots of the new addition for messages—just pull down and send your reply:
For incoming calls, pulling down on the notification allows you to message a response or decline the call:
WhatsApp has received a flurry of updates recently, adding new features such as starred messages and also supporting 3D Touch for iPhone 6s users.
Update: Looks like WhatsApp quietly added support to reply from Apple Watch as well (thanks Kirk):
Click here to download WhatsApp for iPhone in the App Store.
