Finally... Meta Officially Launches WhatsApp App for iPad - Jordan News
Finally... Meta Officially Launches WhatsApp App for iPad Meta has officially announced the launch of the dedicated WhatsApp app for iPad, more than 15 years after the popular messaging service debuted in 2009 and following the release of the first-generation iPad in 2010. اضافة اعلان iPad users can now download the app for free from the App Store, with support for most of the features available on the iPhone version. The WhatsApp app for iPad offers voice and video calling for up to 32 participants, with support for both the front and rear cameras, as well as a screen-sharing feature during calls. The app takes advantage of iPadOS features such as Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over, allowing users to run WhatsApp alongside other apps. This enables users to read messages while browsing the internet or watching videos, making the WhatsApp experience more efficient on a larger screen compared to smartphones. Previously, iPad users relied on the web version through a browser or desktop apps for macOS and Windows. In 2022, WhatsApp head Will Cathcart stated that the company was working on a native iPadOS version, noting that "many people have long been asking for a dedicated app for iPad." Meta had been testing the beta version of the app on iPads for a long time without providing a specific release date, making the official announcement a surprise to many users. It's worth noting that earlier reports suggested Meta is also working on a dedicated Instagram app for iPad, though that has yet to be officially confirmed.
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Finally... Meta Officially Launches WhatsApp App for iPad - Jordan News
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