ipad finally gets an app for whatsapp

Gigabit Systems

May 28, 2025

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After 15 years… it’s finally here.

WhatsApp — one of the world’s most downloaded messaging apps — now has a dedicated iPad app.

✅ Optimized for the larger screen

✅ Supports video & audio calls (up to 32 people)

✅ Fully cross-platform (iOS + Android)

✅ Takes full advantage of iPadOS multitasking (Split View, Slide Over, Stage Manager)

Why does this matter?

For starters, WhatsApp isn’t just a personal chat tool anymore. It’s become a mission-critical communication platform for businesses, global teams, and cross-platform collaboration. And now, it works natively on a device many professionals rely on for travel, meetings, and multitasking.

📱 Unlike Apple’s Messages app, WhatsApp is platform-agnostic — making it ideal for group chats, business communications, and international messaging.

🧳 And for frequent travelers? This is a game-changer.

With this long-overdue move, Meta is signaling that it’s finally treating the iPad as a primary work device — and maybe (just maybe) we’ll see an Instagram iPad app next?

You can grab the new WhatsApp iPad app in the App Store today.

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