WhatsApp adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more
WhatsApp on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will let users hear and reply to messages, make calls, view their call history, and access favorite contacts hands-free and right from their car's screen.
WhatsApp is rolling out new features aimed at making the messaging app more useful in the car and on Apple tablets, according to a report from TechCrunch.
The update includes support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that lets users hear and reply to messages without reaching for their phones. It also adds the ability to make calls, check call history, and access favorite contacts from a vehicle’s screen, giving drivers a hands-free way to handle communication while on the road.
The changes appear to be part of a broader push to expand where and how people can use WhatsApp beyond a phone. The feed summary also notes iPad sign-ups among the new additions, though no further details were included in the public report excerpt.
For transportation-focused users, the CarPlay and Android Auto integration could make WhatsApp more accessible during commutes and long drives, especially for those who already rely on their car’s built-in display for navigation and audio controls. The update fits into a wider trend of app makers adapting services for dashboard systems that allow limited interaction without taking attention off driving.
This article is based on a monitored public feed and summarizes the information reported by TechCrunch. No additional details beyond the feed summary were available in the provided material.
Source: TechCrunch - https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/22/whatsapp-adds-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-upgrades-ipad-sign-ups-and-more/
