US EditionWhatsApp Adds a Better, Native Interface for CarPlay
The update adds dedicated tabs for recent calls, favorites and chat history, while Siri still handles message dictation and call placement.
- Meta released WhatsApp version 26.13.74 on the App Store, introducing a native interface for Apple CarPlay that the company describes as a "Major Update."
- Previously, the WhatsApp experience on CarPlay was limited to Siri-powered features, with Meta beta testing the new native app since last week.
- Users can now tap contacts in the Calls or Favorites tabs, or use shortcut buttons to send messages and place calls without requiring Siri commands.
- This update follows recent CarPlay improvements including Google Meet's audio-only meeting support and OpenAI's Voice mode rollout for ChatGPT.
- To access these new features, users must update their WhatsApp application and connect to their infotainment systems.
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WhatsApp Update Lets iPhone Users Message And Call Via Apple CarPlay
WhatsApp has introduced a major iOS update that brings messaging and calling features directly to Apple CarPlay dashboards. The update allows users to access chats, call history, and favourite contacts through a dedicated interface, improving in-car communication while maintaining safety with voice-based controls.
WhatsApp adds a better, native interface for CarPlay
Meta has released a new version of WhatsApp for CarPlay that has much better integration that its previous version. As MacRumors and 9to5Mac report, the new app gives users access to a native interface. The old WhatsApp for CarPlay is mostly limited to Siri-operated features. Users can, for instance, ask Siri to compose messages or place calls for them. The new interface has a contact info section, where they can see the profiles of people saved…
WhatsApp has been available with CarPlay for ages. However, the functions of the Messenger app have so far been limited to basic Siri commands. You could send, receive and read messages, but on the whole this was already the case. The developers of WhatsApp now provide their own CarPlay app, which is equipped with an extended range of functions. The new version is part of the current WhatsApp version 26.13.74 for iOS and extends the scope of ser…
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