After insinuating, on his profile on X, about the release of a native version of WhatsApp for iPad, the popular messaging app has a version for use on these gadgets. Previously, everyone still had to use the web version and scan a QR code to be able to exchange messages on the iPad, but there were a number of limitations. Check out the new possibilities right now. 6i4p1o
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Before May 27, 2025, all owners of a iPad still needed to use the Web WhatsApp via browser, just like we do on a computer. This changes with the launch of the native application for large screens with Apple's system that happens today.
The launch had been teased by the official of WhatsApp No. X/Twitter yesterday, but people didn't imagine it would be done so quickly. Today (27), a link to the application at iPads was posted, as you can see below:
The biggest news is that you no longer need to use the browser and now the WhatsApp on iPad is now recognized as a standalone device. This gives you the freedom to use the App with all its features, such as posting Status, making video calls with up to 32 participants and voice chats. See the interface:
Among other new possibilities of having a native application, everyone can now use the Internship Manager to make the green messenger windows as big as you want, without having to use the browser application to view messages in iPad.
The same goes for the Slide Over, which will now allow you to see the window WhatsApp under other apps. And you will also be able to split the screen to see the WhatsApp and another application, all on the same display, highlighting the focus on multitasking.
The first trace that the WhatsApp for iPad would be released appeared in 2022, when Will CatChart, CEO of WhatsApp, said that “the Meta I would love to develop a native experience of WhatsApp for iPadOS, since people wanted an app to iPad a long time ago.”
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Now available to everyone, just access the official WhatsApp for iPad page on the App Store or search for “WhatsApp” on your iPad. The version for iPad is marked in the app store itself like this:
To connect your , simply open the app and scan the QR Code displayed on the screen. See the example:
To do this, use your smartphone connected to the , open the Settings and then click Connected devices. From here, simply tap on Connect devices and scan the QR code displayed on the screen iPad.
Have you already ed the new application on your iPad? What do you think of the experience? Tell us in the comments Comment! Also, be sure to check out our article with the best tablets and iPads to buy now.
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