Meta has released a new version of WhatsApp for CarPlay that has much better integration that its previous version. As MacRumors and9to5Macreport, the new app gives users access to a native interface. The old WhatsApp for CarPlay is mostly limited to Siri-operated features. Users can, for instance, ask Siri to compose messages or place calls for them. The new interface has a contact info section, where they can see the profiles of people saved in their account, as well as a favorite contacts section that makes it easy to find users they usually message or call.
Users can also find a list of their recent chats and call history within the app. Plus, they’ll see new shortcut buttons for sending messages via dictation or for placing a call, in case they don’t want or can’t give verbal Siri commands. Meta has been beta testing the new app since at least last week. Now that it’s available, users can have access to all the features we’ve listed by updating their iOS app and connecting to their infotainment systems. OpenAI also recently rolled out ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay, allowing drivers to hold a conversation with the chatbot while on the road.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/whatsapp-adds-a-better-native-interface-for-carplay-112127361.html?src=rss
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Wireless charging was supposed to simplify things. Instead, most Apple users end up with a tangle of pads and cables on the nightstand, one for the iPhone, another for the Apple Watch, and a separate spot for the AirPods. The technology meant to reduce friction has become its own kind of mess, especially for anyone who’s ever scrambled for a Watch charger before a morning flight.
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Set the phone down on the magnetic charging surface, and Qi2’s built-in alignment snaps it into position so you don’t lose power from an off-center placement. The Apple Watch sits at a comfortable angle on its dedicated fast-charge module, while the AirPods rest on their own pad below. All three charge simultaneously from a single cable going to the wall, with nothing to juggle.
Apple Watch fast charging requires MFi certification, and Satechi has that covered. The stand supports Series 7 and newer, including Ultra and SE models. Advanced safety protections manage heat and prevent power loss when all three pads are active at once. The magnetic surface on the phone pad also ensures it stays correctly positioned even if you accidentally nudge it during the night.
Then there’s the folding design, which is where the stand earns its keep as a travel companion. It collapses into a flat form that fits easily in a carry-on without much bulk, then unfolds into the same stable stand you’re used to at home. There’s no need to rethink your charging setup just because you’ve checked into a different room across town or across the world.
Satechi also includes a 45W USB-C power adapter in the box, which sounds like a minor detail until you’re unpacking in a foreign hotel room. The adapter ships with US, EU, and UK plug attachments, meaning it works across different countries without needing a separate travel adapter. That’s a small but thoughtful decision for anyone whose travels take them to multiple regions throughout the year.
Available now on Satechi.com and Amazon, the stand retails for $129.99 in Space Black. It’s a higher investment than a single-device pad, but consolidating three separate chargers into one that travels as well as it sits on a desk makes that gap easier to justify. For Apple ecosystem users tired of the cable pile next to the bed, this stand offers a much cleaner end to every day.
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