Overview
- WhatsApp is rolling out a native app for Apple CarPlay in a limited beta to selected iOS testers through Apple's TestFlight program.
- The new in‑car interface shows tabs for chats, calls, and favorites, letting drivers pick recent contacts, send messages, and start or return calls.
- To cut distraction, the app blocks opening full conversation threads and keeps controls minimal and easy to read.
- The CarPlay app marks a shift from WhatsApp’s earlier Siri‑only support that handled notifications, read‑aloud messages, and voice replies without a chat list.
- Outlets reporting on the beta say a wider App Store release is expected in the coming weeks with no set date, as WhatsApp also rolls out new storage tools and first‑time iOS‑to‑Android chat transfer.