look news india
News India Live, Digital Desk: Whatsapp iPad App: For more than a decade, there was a major complaint from iPad users: there was no official WhatsApp app for Apple’s tablet. It changed on 28 May 2025 when Meta quietly launched a dedicated WhatsApp app for iPad through the app store, which ended the wait for years.
Messaging platform, which first The bar was launched in 2009, ignoring iPados for a long time, even though the first generation iPad came to the market in April 2010. Users had to depend on work-rounds such as WhatsApp web or third-party app. Now, the official app brings all the main features of Whatsapp – messages, video calls and file sharing, directly to iPad, which has proper support for multitasking and accessories.
WhatsApp for iPad: What’s new?
The new app is made on the multi-device sink technique of Meta, which means it works independently of your iPhone. Whether you are using WhatsApp on your iPad, iPhone, MAC or any other linked device, everything lives in a sink with full end-to-end encryption.
You can make videos and audio calls with 32 people. It also supports screen sharing, and you can switch between the front and the rear camera during the call, which is useful to show something in a group meeting or home.
It works well with iPados multitasking features such as:
- Stage Manager (for supported models)
- split view
- slide over
So, you can send a message to someone on WhatsApp while browsing travel options, or respond to chat during video calls without changing the app.
Privacy and accessories
WhatsApp says that the iPad app supports the same privacy facilities on mobile. This includes chat lock and encryption, even if many people use the same device. It also works with magic keyboard and Apple pencils, which provides flexibility for typing or writing notes during chat.
Compatible iPad for multitasking facilities
To use stage manager and get the best experience, you will need the latest iPad, such as:
- IPad Pro with M4 or M2 Chips
- IPad Air (5th generation and subsequent version)
- ipad air 11-inch or 13-inch M2 chip
For older models, basic WhatsApp functionality still works, but without advanced multitasking.
The iPad users eventually got some relief
It took 15 years, but finally whatsapp for iPad is real. If you are switching between your phone and tablet or using a browser hack just to stay connected, then this update has brought relief. Now you can go to the app store and download the app officially, without any trick or change.
Gold Price: Heavy ups and downs in the price of gold, know today’s latest rate