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| WhatsApp Finally Launches Official iPad App After 15 Years – Here’s What You Need to Know! |
After more than 15 years since WhatsApp first launched, the messaging giant has finally released an official app for iPad users! If you’ve been using the web version all this time, this is the upgrade you've been waiting for.
The new iPad app has started rolling out on the App Store, although it might take a little time before it becomes available for everyone. So if you don’t see it yet, hang tight—it’s coming your way soon.
What Can the WhatsApp iPad App Do?
Good news: this iPad version supports most of the features available on the iPhone version, such as:
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Voice and video calls with up to 32 participants
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The ability to switch between front and rear cameras during calls
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Screen sharing while video chatting
Basically, it offers the full WhatsApp experience—just on a bigger screen.
Optimized for iPadOS Features
The app isn’t just a stretched-out version of the phone app either. WhatsApp for iPad has been fully optimized for iPadOS, meaning it supports multitasking features like:
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Stage Manager
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Split View
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Slide Over
So yes, you can finally chat on WhatsApp while watching YouTube or browsing Safari—just like a true multitasker.
No More Relying on the Web Version
Until now, iPad users had to use the WhatsApp web version to stay connected. It worked, sure—but let’s be honest, it wasn’t the most convenient option.
Back in 2022, WhatsApp head Will Cathcart said the team really wanted to build a full iPad app—and clearly, they’ve delivered. Rumors are also floating around that an iPad version of Instagram may be in the works too, although there’s no official word on that just yet.
The arrival of an official WhatsApp app for iPad is a big win for Apple users. With full-featured messaging, calling, and multitasking capabilities, it’s now easier than ever to stay connected from your tablet.
So if you’ve got an iPad, check the App Store and get ready to upgrade your messaging game!
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