WhatsApp stopped reading messages on Apple CarPlay

Hi, why has WhatsApp stopped reading messages on Apple car play? I am on IOS 18.5 and have done all the troubleshooting I can see online but it’s also happening to friends. Any idea on how to fix please?!

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Original Title: WhatsApp on Apple Carplay

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 23, 2025 01:26 AM

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Jun 23, 2025 03:57 PM in response to Aimee_31

Make sure you are using the latest version of WhatsApp. There was an issue in a previous version.

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