WhatsApp avoided making an iPad app for years because the service uses phone numbers to verify users. The company found a solution with companion apps that work in conjunction with the main phones. Users can run WhatsApp on multiple devices with just an internet connection. The messaging service recently dropped hints about creating a dedicated iPad version. WhatsApp responded to social media posts about iPad apps with an eye emoji.
The company has tested an iPad app through Apple's TestFlight program for two years. Beta testers have tried the tablet version, but no official release date has been announced—Meta plans to make the iPad app work as both a companion and a standalone application. The delayed launch might stem from fewer iPad sales compared to iPhones. Meta also develops Instagram and possibly Threads apps for tablets.
The parent company wants to expand its apps across different devices. iPad users have waited for native WhatsApp support for many years. Meta believes tablet versions will help business users and content creators. The apps should arrive in Apple's App Store sometime soon. Tablet owners hope the dedicated versions offer better features than web-based alternatives.
The company has tested an iPad app through Apple's TestFlight program for two years. Beta testers have tried the tablet version, but no official release date has been announced—Meta plans to make the iPad app work as both a companion and a standalone application. The delayed launch might stem from fewer iPad sales compared to iPhones. Meta also develops Instagram and possibly Threads apps for tablets.
The parent company wants to expand its apps across different devices. iPad users have waited for native WhatsApp support for many years. Meta believes tablet versions will help business users and content creators. The apps should arrive in Apple's App Store sometime soon. Tablet owners hope the dedicated versions offer better features than web-based alternatives.
