Overview
- WhatsApp released its upgraded CarPlay experience to all iPhone users after a short public beta.
- The new in‑car app adds a contact info screen, a recent call log that labels missed, incoming or outgoing calls, and a dedicated tab for favorite contacts.
- WABetaInfo says the CarPlay chat list lets drivers see recent or unread threads without opening full conversations to reduce distraction.
- Availability comes with WhatsApp for iOS version 26.13.74, and the CarPlay icon appears once the updated iPhone connects to the car.
- 9to5Mac notes the launch was promoted as an App Store event and fits a broader wave of updates as ChatGPT and Google Meet expand their CarPlay support.