WhatsApp gets long-awaited CarPlay upgrade that makes it easier to call your friends on the move

Date:
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:15:42 +0000

Description:
WhatsApps latest update brings native CarPlay support and no longer relies on Siri for voice calls.

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To be clear, WhatsApp has technically worked with CarPlay for years. Youve been able to send messages and make calls while driving using your voice, but the previous app relied on Siri for a lot of its features. While it worked,
it was a basic, non-native solution that left a lot of room for improvement. Thankfully, that improvement has finally arrived. The latest version introduces a native-feeling interface that makes using the app much more user-friendly. Theres a new contact menu with profile details for each
person; support for your favorite contacts on a dedicated tab; and a call history log that shows whether calls were incoming or outgoing. Article continues below You may like WhatsApp is getting a native CarPlay app and
you can grab the beta version now Apple CarPlay just got a massive AI upgrade in iOS 26.4 ChatGPT comes to Apple CarPlay but only if you are willing to
talk to a robot

The update was in testing over the past week or so , giving users a hint of what was to come. Now that its arrived, youll be able to get the CarPlay improvements by updating WhatsApp in the iOS App Store. Calling on the go (Image credit: WABetaInfo) The new CarPlay-friendly version of WhatsApp is just the latest tune-up thats arrived for Apple s in-car entertainment and navigation system. Indeed, several prominent apps have brought new features
to their CarPlay integrations over the past few weeks.

Perhaps most notable among them is ChatGPT . You can now interact with the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot right within your car, but its worth noting that youll only be able to do so in voice mode so as to prevent distractions while driving. Its also a bit of a weird experience .

Still, other apps have been adding new features to CarPlay, with Google Meet among them. Like WhatsApp, this has added an upgraded way to conduct calls on the go and also displays your upcoming schedule if required. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

So, if your car is outfitted with CarPlay, contacting your friends and family just got a little easier. Hopefully the updates to WhatsApp, ChatGPT and more will inspire other compatible apps to improve their offerings for Apple fans in the not-too-distant future. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as
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