WhatsApp Brings Native CarPlay App with Chats, Calls, and Favorites – The Mac Observer

WhatsApp is testing a native CarPlay app for iPhone users, and this update finally brings a proper interface to the car display instead of relying only on Siri voice commands. The new experience lets users view recent chats, access contacts, and start messages or calls directly from the dashboard while keeping interactions simple and controlled for safer driving. WABetaInfo reports that the feature is now available to iOS beta testers through TestFlight, where users can try a redesigned WhatsApp interface built specifically for CarPlay. “WhatsApp is bringing its messaging experience to CarPlay with a native interface designed for driving-friendly use. The beta app lets users access their recent chat list, view contact details, manage calls, and send messages while keeping their focus on the road.” — WABetaInfo A proper WhatsApp interface on CarPlay Until now, WhatsApp on CarPlay depended entirely on Siri, which meant users could only listen to messages and reply using voice, but they could not browse chats or pick contacts visually. With this update, WhatsApp adds a structured interface that includes light and dark modes and focuses on core features without exposing full conversations. The app opens with a chat list screen that shows recent conversations from
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