Android makes it simple to switch from one default texting app to the next -- here's how to start messaging friends with Textra, Chomp, et al.

WhatsApp's latest update allows users to make it the default calling and texting app on their iPhones.

How to make WhatsApp the default app for calls and messages First, let's talk about how to make this happen. On your iPhone running the latest iOS 18 build, go to Settings > Apps > Default Apps.

How to make the most of the default texting app on Android.

The carrier's Android texting apps have sunset, and customers are encouraged to switch to Google Messages.