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India.com
2 days ago
- India.com
WhatsApp Finally Launches For iPad After 15 Years, Now Supports Voice And Video Calls
New Delhi: Meta-owned, WhatsApp has officially launched its long-awaited app for iPad users. Meta announced the dedicated app with features like end-to-end encryption, voice and video calls for up to 32 people, screen sharing, and more—all designed to bring the full WhatsApp experience to iPad. Meta has also added a few iPad-specific features to make the app more useful and better suited for the larger screen. WhatsApp for iPad Launch Details WhatsApp for iPad is now officially available on the Apple App Store. Users can simply head to the store and download it to get started. How to Download WhatsApp on Your iPad - Open the App Store on your iPad. - Search for WhatsApp in the search bar. - Tap the 'Get' button next to the app. - Use Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password to confirm and start the download. WhatsApp for iPad: Key Features WhatsApp for iPad brings all the familiar features from the iPhone version—including calling, media sharing, status updates, and strong security with end-to-end encryption. But it also adds iPad-specific tools to make the experience even better on a bigger screen. These include: Support for Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over – letting you multitask easily, like chatting while browsing or taking notes during a group call. Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard compatibility – for a smoother and more versatile messaging experience. WhatsApp says its iPad app uses multi-device technology to keep your chats, calls, and media in sync across your iPhone, Mac, and other devices. And no matter where you're using it, your conversations stay protected with end-to-end encryption.
Ammon
3 days ago
- Ammon
After 15 years, WhatsApp is finally ready for the iPad
Ammon News - Meta now has a dedicated iPad app for WhatsApp, more than 15 years after the messaging service and the first iPad launched (2009 and 2010, respectively). Available to download today via the App Store, WhatsApp for iPad supports many of the same features as its iPhone counterpart, allowing users to join audio and video calls with up to 32 people, use both the rear and front device cameras, and share their screen with other call participants. The WhatsApp for iPad works with iPadOS features like Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over, enabling it to run alongside other applications. That means users can view their messages in a split-screen view while browsing the web or watching videos, making the larger screen more practical for multitasking while using the app, compared to constantly switching away from WhatsApp on smaller mobile devices. If you wanted to use WhatsApp on a larger screen before the iPad app, you had to either run the web version in your iPad's browser or use the desktop apps for Mac or PC. In 2022, WhatsApp head Will Cathcart said that Meta would 'love' to develop a native iPadOS WhatsApp experience, noting that 'people have wanted an iPad app for a long time.' The WhatsApp account on X teased on Monday that the app was coming via a not-so-subtle eyes emoji, but there was no indication that it would drop this soon. Meta is also rumored to be developing an Instagram app for iPad that's optimized for the larger display, but the company hasn't dropped any hints about that in the way it did for WhatsApp. The Verge
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Daily Mirror
WhatsApp finally confirms 'exciting' free upgrade millions have been waiting for
WhatsApp is back with a big update that finally brings its messaging app to the iPad. It's been a very long time coming but WhatsApp has finally confirmed its popular app is now available on iPad. Yes, owners of these popular tablets now have access to a dedicated application rather than having to use workarounds such as WhatsApp via the web. "We're excited to announce that WhatsApp is now available on iPad," WhatsApp said in an update sent to Mirror Online. The Meta-owned firm has also confirmed that this upgrade has been one of its "biggest requests" and those with an iPad should find the all-new application available right now on the Apple App Store. Along with answering the usual texts and joining group chats, WhatsApp also says it has made WhatsApp for iPad ideal for multitasking so users can get more done. "Take advantage of iPadOS multitasking features such as Stage Manager*, Split View, and Slide Over to view multiple apps at once, so you can send messages while browsing the web, or research options for a group trip while on a call together," the chat service confirmed. Another bonus is that WhatsApp also works with Apple's Magic Keyboard accessory and the Apple Pencil stylus. It will also sync to all other devices so there's no worries about missing a message which switching between an iPhone, Mac or the iPad. WhatsApp is also boasting that it gets the same security which makes sure all chats stay safe. "WhatsApp for iPad uses our industry leading multi-device technology to keep everything in sync across your iPhone, Mac and other devices while protecting your personal messages, calls and media with end-to-end encryption, no matter what platform or device you're messaging," WhatsApp added. "Our extra layers of privacy, such as chat lock, mean that you can have private conversations in confidence even if you share your iPad with others." If you fancy giving it a go, head to the App Store on your iPad now
