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WhatsApp Just Announced Four New Features, Including a Huge Upgrade for CarPlay and Android Auto

Lifehacker • Wed, 22 Jul 2026

WhatsApp now works as it should when you're in the car.

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WhatsApp now works as it should when you're in the car.

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WhatsApp now works as it should when you're in the car.

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