New WhatsApp for CarPlay now available to all iPhone users
9to5Mac • • general
Key Points:
- WhatsApp has officially launched its enhanced CarPlay experience for all iPhone users following a brief beta testing phase, offering a more native integration with Apple’s in-car platform.
- The update introduces a new contact info interface, a call history feature displaying recent calls with their status, and a dedicated tab for favorite contacts.
- This release marks a significant upgrade from WhatsApp’s previous basic voice-only CarPlay functionality, allowing users to interact more seamlessly while driving.
- The update aligns with recent CarPlay enhancements from other apps like ChatGPT, which now supports conversational voice features, and Google Meet, which added meeting and event management capabilities.
- Users can access these updated apps—WhatsApp, ChatGPT, and Google Meet—via the App Store to benefit from the improved CarPlay experiences.
