WhatsApp in your car is getting a major update with new calling features

WhatsApp is rolling out a significant update for its Android Auto app, introducing new calling features designed to make communication easier and safer while driving. The update expands WhatsApp’s in-car functionality by allowing users to make voice calls, check their call history, and quickly reach favourite contacts without needing to pick up their smartphones.

Meta has confirmed that the refreshed experience is rolling out now for Android Auto users. The company says the update focuses on improving hands-free communication, enabling drivers to stay connected while keeping their attention on the road.

What is new in WhatsApp for Android Auto

With the latest update, WhatsApp on Android Auto now supports a broader range of voice-controlled features.

Users can:

Make WhatsApp voice calls using voice commands View recent call history directly on the car’s display Access favourite contacts for quicker calling Listen to and reply to messages hands-free

These additions build on WhatsApp’s existing messaging capabilities on Android Auto, making the app more useful for drivers who rely on voice interactions while travelling.

According to Meta, the updated experience has been redesigned to provide a smoother audio experience inside the car, reducing the need to interact with a smartphone while driving.

Long-awaited calling support

The update marks the arrival of features that have been expected for some time. Google had announced plans to bring WhatsApp calling support to Android Auto several years ago, but the rollout has taken longer than anticipated.

While Meta has showcased the refreshed interface for Apple CarPlay, it has not yet shared images of the updated Android Auto version. However, the company says the same calling improvements are now reaching Android Auto users.

The rollout is being released gradually, so it may take some time before the new features become available to all users.\\

For Android Auto users who frequently use WhatsApp to stay in touch during daily commutes or long drives, the update adds more convenient ways to place calls, manage recent conversations, and contact favourite people using only voice commands, helping deliver a more complete hands-free communication experience in the car.