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The app includes full messaging capabilities, plus audio and video calling with up to 32 participants, screen sharing, and seamless camera switching—bringing the complete WhatsApp experience to iPad users.
Meta has officially launched the much-anticipated WhatsApp iPad app, offering iPad users a fully native experience tailored specifically for tablet use. The dedicated WhatsApp app for iPad, now available for download on the Apple App Store, marks a significant leap from the previous workaround that relied on the web version of WhatsApp.
Designed to harness the full potential of the iPad, the app supports key Apple features like the Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil, and multitasking functionalities including Split View and Stage Manager. These enhancements ensure a smoother, more intuitive user experience, allowing users to chat, call, or work across multiple apps seamlessly.
The new WhatsApp for iPad offers the full suite of messaging tools—everything users enjoy on the mobile app, now optimized for the larger tablet screen. In addition to secure one-on-one and group messaging, the app enables audio and video calls for up to 32 participants, a key upgrade aimed at improving productivity and social communication on the go.
Furthermore, iPad users can take advantage of screen sharing, quick camera switching, and synchronized chat histories across devices thanks to WhatsApp’s multi-device functionality. This means users can send and receive messages even when their primary smartphone is offline, bridging the gap between mobile and tablet communication.
The WhatsApp iPad messaging and calling features now bring the tablet experience on par with the smartphone version, reaffirming Meta’s push for enhanced WhatsApp tablet support. This launch is part of a broader effort to extend WhatsApp's usability across device types and platforms, especially for professionals and families who prefer iPads for multitasking and video calling.
With this WhatsApp app launch for iPad, Meta is delivering on long-standing user requests and expanding its cross-platform ecosystem—ensuring WhatsApp remains a leading global communication platform across devices.
Designed to harness the full potential of the iPad, the app supports key Apple features like the Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil, and multitasking functionalities including Split View and Stage Manager. These enhancements ensure a smoother, more intuitive user experience, allowing users to chat, call, or work across multiple apps seamlessly.
The new WhatsApp for iPad offers the full suite of messaging tools—everything users enjoy on the mobile app, now optimized for the larger tablet screen. In addition to secure one-on-one and group messaging, the app enables audio and video calls for up to 32 participants, a key upgrade aimed at improving productivity and social communication on the go.
Furthermore, iPad users can take advantage of screen sharing, quick camera switching, and synchronized chat histories across devices thanks to WhatsApp’s multi-device functionality. This means users can send and receive messages even when their primary smartphone is offline, bridging the gap between mobile and tablet communication.
The WhatsApp iPad messaging and calling features now bring the tablet experience on par with the smartphone version, reaffirming Meta’s push for enhanced WhatsApp tablet support. This launch is part of a broader effort to extend WhatsApp's usability across device types and platforms, especially for professionals and families who prefer iPads for multitasking and video calling.
With this WhatsApp app launch for iPad, Meta is delivering on long-standing user requests and expanding its cross-platform ecosystem—ensuring WhatsApp remains a leading global communication platform across devices.
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