iPad users have long been waiting for WhatsApp to come to their screens, and it seemed like it was of no avail till a roll-out took us by surprise. Finally, the move that was eagerly awaited is here, as WhatsApp has now officially launched for iPad, bringing the first native experience for those with Apple Tablets. This move is huge, not only from the user's perspective in terms of enjoying the messaging app on the bigger screen, but also with Meta pivoting in the direction of cross-platform experience and evolving through more platform fluidity.
WhatsApp has been officially launched for iPad on the App Store, bringing the first-ever native experience of the messaging app
Despite the popularity of Apple's iPad, Meta has maintained a blind spot to it by never introducing a native iPad experience. History has changed, with Meta finally breaking the silence in this regard and launching the first-ever native iPad version of WhatsApp. The app is now officially available on the App Store, version 25.16.81, and you can experience the tablet-friendly experience yourself.
This marks a huge moment for iPad users who have long waited for an optimized messaging experience on their tablets. It is also pivotal for Meta, since it highlights the company's growing focus on interoperability, which is cross-device support. Meta is paying greater heed to catering to a wider user base by bringing its messaging platform to a diverse ecosystem.
While WhatsApp has launched its Native iPad app, and the version is available for use, this is not mentioned in the release notes, and we are not certain as to why that is the case. Due to the larger screen, iPad users can enjoy a two-column layout with the ongoing conversation on the right side and threads on the left side. Users can also multitask as the app supports features like Slide Over and Split View, so that users can use other apps alongside WhatsApp.
With WhatsApp finally making its iPadOS debut, it seems like Meta is focusing more on bringing the full WhatsApp experience for tablet users and allowing them to use it without any workarounds. It seems to better suit the iPad, too, since there would be more room for tasks like reading and typing, and the larger screen could be put to better use. Who knows, Meta might bring in Instagram for iPad as its next move, but for now, this step is vital for those wishing for this for quite a while.
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