WhatsApp Gets New CarPlay App

Source: MacRumors

New CarPlay Features

Facebook‑owned messaging app WhatsApp was updated with expanded support for CarPlay. CarPlay users can now more easily call and message their friends and family members in WhatsApp directly from the car interface.

WhatsApp previously had CarPlay integration with limited Siri‑based functionality. The new app includes a full native CarPlay interface featuring:

• A list of recent chats and call history
• A tab for favorite contacts
• Quick‑access buttons for sending a message via dictation or placing a call

The updated WhatsApp CarPlay app has been in testing since last week. Users can access the new CarPlay app by updating WhatsApp on their iPhone to the latest version and then connecting the device to a CarPlay‑compatible vehicle.