US EditionWhatsApp Comes To iPad At Last: Here’s Why They’re A Dream Combo
- Meta launched an official WhatsApp app for iPad on May 27, 2025, available in the Apple App Store worldwide.
- The launch follows years of user demand and Meta’s growing recognition of the iPad as a key platform for professional and remote communication.
- The app supports advanced iPadOS features like Split View, Slide Over, Stage Manager, and maintains a two-pane interface similar to the Mac desktop version.
- Users can participate in video and audio calls with up to 32 people, broadcast their device display during calls, and switch between the front-facing and rear cameras, all while enjoying end-to-end encryption across every platform.
- This launch ends WhatsApp’s long absence from iPad after 16 years on iPhone and is expected to influence Meta’s decisions on future iPad apps like Instagram and Facebook.
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