WhatsApp Adds 4 Features, Expanding CarPlay and iPad Sign-Ups
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Updated · Lifehacker · Jul 22
WhatsApp Adds 4 Features, Expanding CarPlay and iPad Sign-Ups
3 articles · Updated · Lifehacker · Jul 22
Summary
Four new WhatsApp features are now live on Android and iOS, led by a rebuilt CarPlay and Android Auto experience and direct account creation on iPad.
In cars, WhatsApp now lets users listen to and reply to messages, view call history and reach favorite contacts, extending beyond its earlier send-only messaging and calling functions.
On web and desktop, PDFs can now open inside WhatsApp without downloading first, with viewing and editing handled through Adobe Acrobat integration.
Apple Music and Spotify tracks can now be shared to WhatsApp Status, while iPad users can create an account directly on the tablet instead of relying on a phone-linked setup.
The rollout broadens WhatsApp's push toward fuller multi-device use, building on its 2025 iPad app launch and recent moves away from phone-number dependence.