WhatsApp for iPad

Have you used WhatsApp on iPad? Underwhelming is a “kind” description of the experience.
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Well, WhatsApp has finally launched its dedicated app for the iPad. Seriously, it's been a long time coming, and for anyone who uses their iPad for messaging, this is big news.

So, the gist is you can download it now. Once you update, the app just works on your iPad screen, no matter if you've got a Mini, a Pro, or an Air. It’s not just a stretched-out iPhone app either, which was definitely a concern for a lot of us. They've really designed it for the tablet.
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One of the best bits is the two-column layout. It makes so much sense on that bigger screen, right? You've got your chats and contacts on the left, and your active conversation fills the right side. It's super intuitive, kind of like how Apple's own Messages app uses the space.

And they've included proper multitasking support, which is fantastic. You can easily use Split View to have WhatsApp open next to another app, or even just pop it up as a floating window. That's a huge win for productivity. Plus, it even works with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, so you can type or even scribble out messages.

​The lead-up was pretty fun too. WhatsApp actually teased it on X with just a pair of 'looking eyes' emojis, and then boom, less than a day later, it's out, along with a blog post confirming everything.

Considering how many other Meta apps still don't have proper iPad versions (looking at you, Instagram!), this feels like a significant step. What do you reckon this means for other apps? Do you think Instagram for iPad is finally on the horizon? And what are your first thoughts on WhatsApp on the iPad – anything you're particularly excited about or hoping they'll add next?"

If you have an iPad and use WhatsApp, this will change your world.

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