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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
WhatsApp is finally on the iPad, here's what you can do with it
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — One of the most requested WhatsApp features is finally here. After years of waiting, WhatsApp is officially available for the iPad. Starting today, iPad users can download the app from the Apple App Store and enjoy their favourite WhatsApp features on a bigger display. And yes, it also works with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. The WhatsApp app for the iPad allows users to make video and voice calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and the ability to use both the front and back cameras. The app has also been designed to support iPadOS multitasking tools like Split View, Slide Over and Stage Manager, for a smoother multitasking experience. This allows users to browse the web or conduct research on other apps while being in a group call. You can now use WhatsApp while multitasking. Take note that Stage Manager only works for select iPad models. This includes iPad Pro with M4, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen and later), or iPad Air (5th gen and later including M2-based iPad Air 11-inch and 13-inch models). Similar to the smartphone version, WhatsApp for iPad also supports multi-device technology, which syncs your chat history, media, and calls across iPhone, Mac and other linked devices. As usual, all WhatsApp conversations are still protected by end-to-end encryption. For those who share their iPad with other family members, it also includes other privacy features such as chat lock to keep your conversations private. WhatsApp says this is just the beginning of its iPad journey and they are inviting users to share their feedback. — SoyaCincau
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
WhatsApp for iPad is finally here with group calls, screen sharing, split view. Learn all about it
After years of user requests and workarounds, WhatsApp is finally available on the iPad. The popular messaging app, owned by Meta, now offers a native iPad experience that brings all of its familiar features—chat, calls, media sharing—to a much larger screen. The iPad app supports audio and video calls with up to 32 participants, and also allows users to share their screen—useful for everything from virtual catch-ups to quick walkthroughs with friends or colleagues. It even lets you toggle between the front and back cameras mid-call, something that's surprisingly useful during collaborative conversations or live demonstrations. WhatsApp on iPad supports Apple's multitasking features like Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over. That means users can respond to messages while browsing in Safari, or research a destination while coordinating plans on a group call. The app also works smoothly with accessories like the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, making it ideal for quick replies, list-making, or even sketch-sharing in chats. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now The new app syncs using WhatsApp's multi-device technology , meaning your conversations stay updated across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or any other linked device. End-to-end encryption remains in place, ensuring that your messages and calls stay private. Added features like chat lock offer an extra layer of security—especially useful if your iPad is a shared device at home. Why the Bigger Screen Helps A native iPad version of WhatsApp isn't just about screen real estate. It fundamentally changes how people can use the platform: Easier multitasking: Split View lets you message while referencing another app. Better group call experience: More screen means clearer views of participants and shared content. Improved typing and input: With the Magic Keyboard, texting becomes faster and more comfortable. Creative freedom: Use the Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, or mark up images and PDFs directly in chat. Enhanced readability: Long threads, media, and links are easier to consume on a larger display. With its iPad debut, WhatsApp isn't reinventing the wheel—it's just making the ride smoother for those who've long wanted to text, call, and share more comfortably on a bigger screen.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Economic Times
WhatsApp for iPad is finally here with group calls, screen sharing, split view. Learn all about it
After years of user requests and workarounds, WhatsApp is finally available on the iPad. The popular messaging app, owned by Meta, now offers a native iPad experience that brings all of its familiar features—chat, calls, media sharing—to a much larger iPad app supports audio and video calls with up to 32 participants, and also allows users to share their screen—useful for everything from virtual catch-ups to quick walkthroughs with friends or colleagues. It even lets you toggle between the front and back cameras mid-call, something that's surprisingly useful during collaborative conversations or live on iPad supports Apple's multitasking features like Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over. That means users can respond to messages while browsing in Safari, or research a destination while coordinating plans on a group call. The app also works smoothly with accessories like the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, making it ideal for quick replies, list-making, or even sketch-sharing in chats. The new app syncs using WhatsApp's multi-device technology, meaning your conversations stay updated across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or any other linked device. End-to-end encryption remains in place, ensuring that your messages and calls stay private. Added features like chat lock offer an extra layer of security—especially useful if your iPad is a shared device at home. Why the Bigger Screen Helps A native iPad version of WhatsApp isn't just about screen real estate. It fundamentally changes how people can use the platform: Easier multitasking: Split View lets you message while referencing another app. Better group call experience: More screen means clearer views of participants and shared content. Improved typing and input: With the Magic Keyboard, texting becomes faster and more comfortable. Creative freedom: Use the Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, or mark up images and PDFs directly in chat. Enhanced readability: Long threads, media, and links are easier to consume on a larger display. With its iPad debut, WhatsApp isn't reinventing the wheel—it's just making the ride smoother for those who've long wanted to text, call, and share more comfortably on a bigger screen.
Engadget
5 days ago
- Engadget
WhatsApp finally launches an official version for iPads
The wait is (finally) over. There's an official WhatsApp release for Apple iPads. It only took 16 years, as WhatsApp first entered the scene all the way back in 2009. As a matter of fact, the messaging platform predates the iPad itself, which launched in 2010. The iPad offers much more screen real estate than a smartphone, and Meta seems to have made good use of the extra space. The app takes advantage of the tablet's multitasking features like Split View and Slide Over, so users can view multiple apps at once. This lets folks, for instance, browse the web as they chat with a friend. The iPad version of the app also works with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, which should speed up conversations. It allows for video and audio calls with up to 32 people, and integrates with both the front and rear cameras. Just like other versions of WhatsApp, chats sync across devices. WhatsApp for iPad is available right now via the App Store. One down, one to go. We are still waiting for Meta to make a dedicated Instagram app for iPad tablets . Recent reports indicate that the company is actually working on it , after a long 15 years in which we all have had to use a resized iPhone app and pretend we were enjoying ourselves.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
WhatsApp launches long-awaited iPad app
WhatsApp is officially available on iPad, Meta announced on Tuesday. The new iPad app allows you to make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both front and back cameras. Up until now, if you wanted to use WhatsApp on your iPad, you had to use the web version in a browser. The company says users will be able to take advantage of iPadOS multitasking features, such as Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over. These features will allow users to do things like view multiple apps at once, send messages while browsing the web, or research options for a group trip while on a call together. On mobile, you would have to switch away from WhatsApp when doing these sorts of things. The new iPad app also works with your Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, WhatsApp says. With this new app, users will be able to keep everything in sync across their iPhone, Mac, and other devices. Personal messages, calls, and media will still be protected with WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption. The launch of the dedicated iPad app doesn't come as a complete surprise, as Meta's WhatsApp account on X (formerly Twitter) teased the news yesterday with a subtle tweet. It's worth noting that Instagram, one of Meta's other apps, is reportedly working on an iPad app as well. The dedicated iPad app is now available to download on the App Store. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at
